Canivet’s Emerald
Cynanthus canivetii
Canivet's Emerald (Cynanthus canivetii) — Hummingbirds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Canivet’s Emerald (Cynanthus canivetii) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 2.6 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Cynanthus
- Species canivetii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2.6 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Canivet’s Emerald is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Canivet’s Emerald is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Canivet’s Emerald (Cynanthus canivetii) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA se Mexico to Costa Rica.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 2.6 g, with a wing length of about 4.7 cm and a tail of around 2.9 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Canivet’s Emerald?
The Canivet’s Emerald is a very small bird that weighs around 2.6 g.
Where does the Canivet’s Emerald live?
The Canivet’s Emerald is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA se Mexico to Costa Rica, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Canivet’s Emerald belong to?
The Canivet’s Emerald (Cynanthus canivetii) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Canivet’s Emerald eat?
The Canivet’s Emerald is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Canivet’s Emerald migrate?
The Canivet’s Emerald is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Best Hummingbird Feeders
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Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.