White-throated Mountain-gem

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A striking hummingbird known for its clean white throat and rufous-chestnut belly, inhabiting the montane forests of Costa Rica and western Panama. It is a robust mountain-gem species.

Where to spot

Inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges at high elevations (typically 1,850 to 3,000 meters) in Costa Rica and western Panama.

How to spot

Look for its clear white throat contrasting with a rufous-chestnut belly. The tail often displays white tips on the outer feathers, which is another useful field mark.

When to spot

A year-round resident, active throughout the day, particularly at feeders or flowering trees and shrubs.

Where to spot

Inhabits humid montane forests, cloud forests, and forest edges at high elevations (typically 1,850 to 3,000 meters) in Costa Rica and western Panama.

How to spot

Look for its clear white throat contrasting with a rufous-chestnut belly. The tail often displays white tips on the outer feathers, which is another useful field mark.

When to spot

A year-round resident, active throughout the day, particularly at feeders or flowering trees and shrubs.

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Unlike some of its mountain-gem relatives, the White-throated Mountain-gem often perches more openly, which can provide better opportunities for observers to view its distinctive plumage.

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