Copper-rumped Hummingbird

Copper-rumped Hummingbird

Saucerottia tobaci

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The copper-rumped hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Tobago, Trinidad, Venezuela, and possibly Grenada.

Fun Fact

He placed it with all the other hummingbirds in the genus Trochilus and coined the binomial name Trochilus tobaci.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on small insects by hawking from a perch or by gleaning from vegetation.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance