Emerald-chinned Hummingbird (Abeillia abeillei)
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Emerald-chinned Hummingbird

Abeillia abeillei (Lesson, RP & Delattre, 1839)

7–8.6 cmLength2.7 gWeight

The emerald-chinned hummingbird (Abeillia abeillei) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: February · Most records: Nicaragua, Guatemala, Mexico

Emerald-chinned Hummingbird has been recorded at 26 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva El JaguarNicaragua744 records
  2. Mirador Rey TepepulGuatemala516 records
  3. Reserva El Jaguar 13.238x-86.056 - jun. 1, 2016 9:17Nicaragua330 records
More places
  1. RNP Los Tarrales – sector VesubioGuatemala223 records
  2. RNP Los TarralesGuatemala151 records
  3. RNP Los Tarrales – La IslaGuatemala132 records
  4. RNP ChajbaocGuatemala93 records
  5. Reserva de la Biosfera El Triunfo – Campamento El TriunfoMexico86 records
  6. RN Cerro El Arenal – Selva Negra Lodge y RestauranteNicaragua58 records
  7. RVS La Muralla – Área CompletaHonduras50 records

Countries and regions with the most records

NicaraguaGuatemalaMexicoHondurasEl Salvador

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 emerald-chinned hummingbird (Abeillia abeillei) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

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Questions

How big is the Emerald-chinned Hummingbird?

The Emerald-chinned Hummingbird is about 7–8.6 cm long and weighs around 2.7 g.

Where does the Emerald-chinned Hummingbird live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southeastern Mexico to northern Nicaragua. It is most often recorded in Nicaragua, Guatemala and Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Emerald-chinned Hummingbird?

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

Is the Emerald-chinned Hummingbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Emerald-chinned Hummingbird as Least Concern.

What does the Emerald-chinned Hummingbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Emerald-chinned Hummingbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
7–8.6 cm
Weight
2.7 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
47 mm
Tail
29 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
6 mm

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

Range

Middle America: southeastern Mexico to northern Nicaragua

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Abeillia

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Emerald-chinned Hummingbird

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