Honduran Emerald Hummingbird
Quick Facts
Species: Amazilia luciae
Common Name: Honduran Emerald (English), Esmeralda Hondureña (Spanish)
Status: Critically Endangered
Size: 9.5 cm in length, 2-20 grams in weight
Habitat: Arid thorn-forest and scrub
Diet: Nectar from flowering plants, including cacti
Population: Estimated between 500 and 1,000 breeding pairs
Distribution: Arid interior valleys of Honduras, totaling approximately 12 sq km
Threats: Habitat loss due to agriculture, cattle grazing, and urbanization
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