Green-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis viridipallens) — Least Concern Aves

Green-throated Mountain-gem

Lampornis viridipallens

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

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

Fun Fact

The green-throated mountaingem has sometimes been considered conspecific with its close relative the green-breasted mountaingem (Lampornis sybillae).

Quick Facts

Habitat

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

Diet

Feeds on insects captured by hawking.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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