Hispaniolan Emerald

Riccordia swainsonii

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The Hispaniolan emerald is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

Fun Fact

The Hispaniolan emerald was formerly placed in the genus Chlorostilbon.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Inhabits the interior and edges of dense montane rainforest, scrublands, and coffee plantations.

Diet

Feeds on insects captured by hawking from a perch.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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