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Male. Photo by RBirchell.
Photo taken: Utila, Honduras.

Includes Salvin's Emerald

Chlorostilbon canivetii


Identification

Distribution

Mexico to Costa Rica.

Taxonomy

Subspecies recognized in this species include canivetii, salvini, and osberti. This species as well as Cozumel and Golden-crowned Emeralds used to be known as the Fork-tailed Emerald complex. In the version used here, Salvin's Emerald C. salvini is still included, but some authorities consider that to be a fourth full species.

Habitat

Dry forest.

Female. Photo by Gary Clark
Location: Santa Elena, Costa Rica.

Behaviour

Very social hummingbirds and visits gardens that have their favorite nectar sources.

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