Berylline Hummingbird
Berylline Hummingbird
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The Berylline Hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird with a distinctive bronze-green body, rufous primary wing feathers, and a bronzy tail. Its iridescence changes dramatically with light, making it a beautiful subject for birdwatchers.
Where to spot
Widespread across Mexico and Central America, ranging from the southwestern United States (rarely) south through Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Inhabits pine-oak forests, cloud forests, forest edges, and gardens, primarily at higher elevations.
How to spot
Identify by its unique bronze-green body, rufous wings, and bronzy tail. Listen for its high-pitched, chippy calls. They are often seen feeding at a variety of flowering plants, particularly those with red or orange flowers, and commonly visit feeders.
When to spot
Resident throughout most of its range, observable year-round. Look for them feeding actively during daylight hours, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Widespread across Mexico and Central America, ranging from the southwestern United States (rarely) south through Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador. Inhabits pine-oak forests, cloud forests, forest edges, and gardens, primarily at higher elevations.
How to spot
Identify by its unique bronze-green body, rufous wings, and bronzy tail. Listen for its high-pitched, chippy calls. They are often seen feeding at a variety of flowering plants, particularly those with red or orange flowers, and commonly visit feeders.
When to spot
Resident throughout most of its range, observable year-round. Look for them feeding actively during daylight hours, especially in the early morning and late afternoon.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Many hummingbird species, including the Berylline Hummingbird, are territorial and will aggressively defend prime feeding areas from other hummingbirds, even much larger birds.
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