Golden-crowned Emerald (Cynanthus auriceps)
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Golden-crowned Emerald

Cynanthus auriceps (Gould, 1852)

7.5–9.5 cmLength2.6 gWeight

The golden-crowned emerald (Cynanthus auriceps) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Golden-crowned Emerald has been recorded at 14 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Jardín Botánico VallartaMexico301 records
  2. TecuitataMexico69 records
  3. Playa YelapaMexico62 records
More places
  1. Rancho PrimaveraMexico60 records
  2. Camino SingaytaMexico43 records
  3. Reserva Ecológica Sierra de San Juan – La NoriaMexico36 records
  4. ChacalillaMexico11 records
  5. Reserva de La Chara PintaMexico6 records
  6. Estero El YugoMexico5 records
  7. Rio PitillalMexico3 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

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 golden-crowned emerald (Cynanthus auriceps) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to western Mexico.

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Questions

How big is the Golden-crowned Emerald?

The Golden-crowned Emerald is about 7.5–9.5 cm long and weighs around 2.6 g.

Where does the Golden-crowned Emerald live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: western, central Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Golden-crowned Emerald?

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

Is the Golden-crowned Emerald endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Golden-crowned Emerald as Least Concern.

What does the Golden-crowned Emerald eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Golden-crowned Emerald in?

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

At a glance

Length
7.5–9.5 cm
Weight
2.6 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
43 mm
Tail
35 mm
Bill
16 mm
Tarsus
3 mm

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

Range

Middle America: western, central Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Cynanthus

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Golden-crowned Emerald

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