Blue-vented Hummingbird

Blue-vented Hummingbird

Saucerottia hoffmanni

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Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The blue-vented hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Costa Rica and Nicaragua.

Fun Fact

The blue-vented hummingbird was formerly placed in the genus Amazilia as a subspecies of the steely-vented hummingbird (then Amazilia saucerottei, now Saucerottia saucerottei).

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on insects that it captures on the wing and sometimes from the surface of water.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance