Blue-headed Hummingbird

Riccordia bicolor

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The blue-headed hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found only on the islands of Dominica and Martinique in the Lesser Antilles.

Fun Fact

It is found only on the islands of Dominica and Martinique in the Lesser Antilles.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the edges and interior of undisturbed forest and also secondary forest along rivers.

Diet

Feeds on arthropods captured by hawking from a perch, especially over streams, and also gleans them from leaves.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Hunting and Collection
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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