Blue-crowned Hummingbird
Blue-crowned Hummingbird
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The Blue-crowned Hummingbird is a striking species known for its brilliant blue crown in males, contrasting with its mostly green body. These active birds are a common sight in their Central American habitats.
Where to spot
Native to Central America, from southern Mexico south through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It prefers humid to semi-humid forest edges, clearings, coffee plantations, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive blue cap. They are often seen hovering at flowers, especially those with tubular shapes, or aggressively defending feeding territories at hummingbird feeders. Listen for their sharp, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. Most active during the day, with peaks in foraging intensity during cooler periods of early morning and late afternoon.
Where to spot
Native to Central America, from southern Mexico south through Guatemala, El Salvador, Honduras, and Nicaragua. It prefers humid to semi-humid forest edges, clearings, coffee plantations, and gardens.
How to spot
Look for its distinctive blue cap. They are often seen hovering at flowers, especially those with tubular shapes, or aggressively defending feeding territories at hummingbird feeders. Listen for their sharp, high-pitched calls.
When to spot
Resident throughout its range, observable year-round. Most active during the day, with peaks in foraging intensity during cooler periods of early morning and late afternoon.
The iridescent colors of the Blue-crowned Hummingbird's crown are not due to pigments, but rather to the microscopic structure of their feathers, which refract light like tiny prisms.
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