Charming hummingbird
Amazilia decora
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The charming hummingbird and also known as the beryl-crowned hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae, found in Costa Rica and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest. Staying within the exterior of forests, it searches for scattered flowers and various arthropods for food.
The charming hummingbird (Polyerata decora) and also known as the beryl-crowned hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae, found in Costa Rica and Panama.
Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest. Staying within the exterior of forests, it searches for scattered flowers and various arthropods for food.
Due to its longer beak and wings, and slight coloring differences, it has been placed in its own species separate from the blue-chested hummingbird.
Leks of up to 12 male birds will sing together in hopes of attracting a mate.
This species was formerly placed in the genus Amazilia. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that Amazilia was polyphyletic. In the revised classification to create monophyletic genera, the charming hummingbird was moved to the resurrected genus Polyerata.
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Plumage colours
Distribution
Taxonomy
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Genus
- Amazilia
- Conservation status
- Least concern
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Illustration gallery
6 illustrations of Amazilia decora (Charming hummingbird) in different styles, true to its real plumage. Shown watermarked; the art pack includes the high-resolution originals, ready to print.
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Illustrations based on the photograph by João Carlos Ribeiro Martins (CC BY 2.0), from Wikimedia Commons.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Amazilia decora (Charming hummingbird) endangered?
- The IUCN Red List places Amazilia decora, commonly known as the Charming hummingbird, in the «Least concern» category. «Least concern» means it is not currently threatened.
- What family does Amazilia decora (Charming hummingbird) belong to?
- Amazilia decora (Charming hummingbird) belongs to the family Trochilidae, in the order Apodiformes.
- What colour is Amazilia decora (Charming hummingbird)?
- The plumage of Amazilia decora (Charming hummingbird) combines these colours: Green.
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