Blue-chested hummingbird
Polyerata amabilis
About the Blue-chested hummingbird
The blue-chested hummingbird (Polyerata amabilis) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest. The hummingbird feeds by trap-lining and also defends feeding territory (particularly in nectar-poor habitat), taking nectar and also small insects gleaned from foliage. These foraging territories are often on the borders...
Fun Facts About Blue-chested hummingbird
- The blue-chested hummingbird (Polyerata amabilis) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.
- It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama.
- Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest.
Conservation Status
The Blue-chested hummingbird is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Trochiliformes |
| Family | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Polyerata |
| Species | Polyerata amabilis |
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