- Lampornis clemenciae
Identification
12cm
- Green upperparts
- Grey underparts
- Blue throat in male
- White stripe behind eye
- White malar streak
- White tipped black tail
- Long thin bill.
Distribution
North and Central America
North America: Alabama, Arizona, New Mexico, South Carolina, Texas
Central America: Mexico
Taxonomy
Subspecies[1]
There are 3 subspecies:
- L. c. bessophilus:
- L. c. clemenciae:
An additional subspecies phasmorus, is not recognised by all authorities[2].
Habitat
Shady wooded canyons. Forested mountains to 5,500 feet.
Behaviour
Breeding
The female builds the nest from soft plant fibres, held together with spider silk, exterior covered with green mosses, near water. The clutch of 2 white eggs are incubated for 17 to 19 days; the young fledging at 24 to 26 days. Up to three broods per year are possible.
Diet
The diet includes nectar and insects.
References
- Clements, JF. 2009. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2009. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019.
- Avibase
- Wikipedia
- BF Member observations
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Blue-throated Mountain-gem. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 30 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Blue-throated_Mountain-gem