Green-breasted Mountain-gem (Lampornis sybillae) — Least Concern Aves

Green-breasted Mountain-gem

Lampornis sybillae

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The green-breasted mountaingem or green-breasted mountain-gem is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Honduras and Nicaragua.

Fun Fact

The green-breasted mountaingem has sometimes been considered conspecific with its close relative the green-throated mountaingem (Lampornis viridipallens) or may form a superspecies with it.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the interior and edges of humid evergreen and pine-oak forest and also the transition zone from the latter into cloudforest.

Diet

Feeds on nectar and small insects and spiders, but details of it diet and foraging techniques are lacking.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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