Cuban Emerald
Riccordia ricordii
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The Cuban emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in the Bahamas and Cuba.
Fun Fact
The Cuban emerald was formerly placed in the genus Chlorostilbon.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Found on the main island of Cuba, the large Isla de la Juventud (Isle of Pines), and several smaller offshore cays.
Diet
Feeds on small insects captured by hawking from a perch and sometimes by gleaning from spider webs.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance