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Cuban Emerald

Cuban Emerald

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The Cuban Emerald is a beautiful, iridescent green hummingbird endemic to Cuba and the Bahamas, thriving in a wide variety of natural and disturbed habitats.
Where to spot
Widespread across Cuba and the Bahamas, inhabiting various environments including forests, woodlands, gardens, parks, and coastal areas.
How to spot
Look for its bright emerald green plumage, which is characteristic. It often perches on exposed branches and visits a wide range of flowering plants. Listen for its high-pitched, chirping calls.
When to spot
Resident year-round in its native range. Most active during daylight hours, especially in the early morning and late afternoon, when foraging for nectar.
It is one of the most widespread and common hummingbirds in Cuba, easily recognized by its vibrant emerald green plumage and a slightly decurved bill.
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