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White-throated Mountaingem
Lampornis castaneoventris
White-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis castaneoventris) — Hummingbirds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The White-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis castaneoventris) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 5.1 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Lampornis
- Species castaneoventris
Quick facts
- Weight
- 5.1 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The White-throated Mountaingem is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The White-throated Mountaingem is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The White-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis castaneoventris) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA s Costa Rica and w Panama.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 5.1 g, with a wing length of about 6.2 cm and a tail of around 3.5 cm.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 1,367 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the White-throated Mountaingem?
The White-throated Mountaingem is a very small bird that weighs around 5.1 g.
Where does the White-throated Mountaingem live?
The White-throated Mountaingem is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA s Costa Rica and w Panama, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the White-throated Mountaingem belong to?
The White-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis castaneoventris) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the White-throated Mountaingem eat?
The White-throated Mountaingem is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the White-throated Mountaingem migrate?
The White-throated Mountaingem is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the White-throated Mountaingem endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
How large is the White-throated Mountaingem's range?
The White-throated Mountaingem has a mapped global range of about 1,367 km².
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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