Green-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis viridipallens
Least ConcernAves · 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