Garnet-throated Hummingbird

Lamprolaima rhami

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The garnet-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 specific epithet commemorates Henry Casimir de Rham Jr.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the interior and edges of tropical forest, cloudforest, and pine-oak forest and also scrublands.

Diet

Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and trees, especially those of genera Inga and Erythrina.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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