Blue-chinned Sapphire
Blue-chinned Sapphire
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The Blue-throated Emerald (*Chlorestes notata*) is a small, iridescent hummingbird with glittering green plumage and a distinctive blue patch on its throat, particularly prominent in males.
Where to spot
Found in forest edges, clearings, gardens, and cultivated areas, from sea level up to mid-elevations across parts of the Caribbean and northern South America.
How to spot
Look for its overall glittering green body and the distinct blue throat patch (especially prominent in males). It often perches openly on exposed branches or wires, making it relatively easy to spot.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, frequently visiting various flowering plants and feeders. It is a common and observable species year-round in its range.
Where to spot
Found in forest edges, clearings, gardens, and cultivated areas, from sea level up to mid-elevations across parts of the Caribbean and northern South America.
How to spot
Look for its overall glittering green body and the distinct blue throat patch (especially prominent in males). It often perches openly on exposed branches or wires, making it relatively easy to spot.
When to spot
Active throughout the day, frequently visiting various flowering plants and feeders. It is a common and observable species year-round in its range.
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
Credits:
Wikimedia Commons
This species is known for its remarkable adaptability, thriving in both pristine forest environments and disturbed, human-modified landscapes like gardens and plantations.
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