Black-bellied Hummingbird (Eupherusa nigriventris)
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Black-bellied Hummingbird

Eupherusa nigriventris Lawrence, 1868

7–8 cmLength3.5 gWeight

The black-bellied hummingbird (Eupherusa nigriventris) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January–February · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama

Black-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded at 24 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Hotel QuelitalesCosta Rica2,290 records
  2. Galeria de Colibrí y Soda Cinchona - Mirador San FernandoCosta Rica2,179 records
  3. La Paz Waterfall GardensCosta Rica1,735 records
More places
  1. PN Tapanti – Sector TapantiCosta Rica995 records
  2. RF Río Macho, Cartago – camino ICECosta Rica107 records
  3. Virgen del SocorroCosta Rica66 records
  4. Reserva El CopalCosta Rica42 records
  5. Rancho NaturalistaCosta Rica36 records
  6. Pipeline TrailPanama16 records
  7. Finca LéridaPanama16 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Costa RicaPanama

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-bellied hummingbird (Eupherusa nigriventris) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama.

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Questions

How big is the Black-bellied Hummingbird?

The Black-bellied Hummingbird is about 7–8 cm long and weighs around 3.5 g.

Where does the Black-bellied Hummingbird live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: Costa Rica and western Panama. It is most often recorded in Costa Rica and Panama.

When is the best time to see the Black-bellied Hummingbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January and February (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-bellied Hummingbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-bellied Hummingbird as Least Concern.

What does the Black-bellied Hummingbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Black-bellied Hummingbird in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
7–8 cm
Weight
3.5 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
47 mm
Tail
27 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
4 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: Costa Rica and western Panama

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Eupherusa

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Black-bellied Hummingbird

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