Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis amethystinus) — Least Concern Aves

Amethyst-throated Mountain-gem

Lampornis amethystinus

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The amethyst-throated mountaingem, also called amethyst-throated mountain-gem or amethyst-throated hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.

Fun Fact

The amethyst-throated mountaingem has five subspecies: L.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the interior and edges of montane evergreen and pine-oak forest.

Diet

Feeds on insects.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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