description Gray-tailed Mountain-gem Overview
The gray-tailed mountain-gem, Lampornis cinereicauda, is a hummingbird restricted to the Talamanca mountain range of southern Costa Rica. It occupies highland forest habitats and is recognized by the gray coloration of its tail. Taxonomic treatments have differed, with some authorities recognizing it as a distinct species and others treating it as a subspecies of the white-throated mountain-gem. It is relevant to birders and conservation work in Costa Rica's montane forests.
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What is the scientific name of the gray-tailed mountain-gem?
The gray-tailed mountain-gem is Lampornis cinereicauda. It is a hummingbird restricted to the Talamanca mountain range of southern Costa Rica.
Where does the gray-tailed mountain-gem live?
It occupies highland forest habitats in the Talamanca range. Its limited distribution makes southern Costa Rica especially important for the species.
Why is it called the gray-tailed mountain-gem?
The name refers to the gray coloration of its tail and its mountain habitat. Like other hummingbirds, it is a small nectar-feeding bird adapted to rapid flight and hovering.
Has the classification of the gray-tailed mountain-gem changed?
Taxonomic treatments have differed, meaning experts have not always handled its classification in exactly the same way. The name Lampornis cinereicauda is used for the species described here.
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