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Green-breasted Mountain-gem

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description Green-breasted Mountain-gem Overview

Native to the highland forests of Honduras and Nicaragua, the Green-breasted Mountain-gem is a distinct hummingbird species first described by zoologists in 1892.

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Where does the Green-breasted Mountain-gem live?

The Green-breasted Mountain-gem is native to highland areas of Honduras and northwestern Nicaragua. Its scientific name is Lampornis sybillae.

When was the Green-breasted Mountain-gem first described?

The species was described in 1892 by Osbert Salvin and Frederick DuCane Godman. Their names appear in the species authority commonly written as Salvin and Godman, 1892.

What habitat does the Green-breasted Mountain-gem use?

It is associated with mountain forests and other highland habitats rather than lowland coastal environments. Like other mountain-gems, it feeds on nectar and may also take small insects.

Is the Green-breasted Mountain-gem the same bird as the Green-throated Mountain-gem?

No. The Green-breasted Mountain-gem is Lampornis sybillae, while the Green-throated Mountain-gem is a different species, Lampornis viridipallens, found farther west in Central America.

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