Green-breasted Mountain-gem
Lampornis sybillae
Least ConcernAves · 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