Hispaniolan Emerald (Riccordia swainsonii)
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Hispaniolan Emerald

Riccordia swainsonii (Lesson, RP, 1829)

8.5–10 cmLength4.3 gWeight

The Hispaniolan emerald (Riccordia swainsonii) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Busiest months: March · Most records: Dominican Republic, Haiti

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Hispaniolan Emerald has been recorded at 17 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. ZapoténDominican Republic492 records
  2. Rabo de GatoDominican Republic237 records
  3. Reserva Científica Ebano VerdeDominican Republic216 records
More places
  1. Paraíso Caño HondoDominican Republic77 records
  2. Jardín Botánico NacionalDominican Republic41 records
  3. Rancho BaiguateDominican Republic32 records
  4. P. N. Los HaitisesDominican Republic25 records
  5. P.N. de la VisiteHaiti12 records
  6. Punta Cana Ecological FoundationDominican Republic9 records
  7. Cabo Rojo - PedernalesDominican Republic7 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Dominican RepublicHaiti

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 Hispaniolan emerald (Riccordia swainsonii) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.

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Questions

How big is the Hispaniolan Emerald?

The Hispaniolan Emerald is about 8.5–10 cm long and weighs around 4.3 g.

Where does the Hispaniolan Emerald live?

Its breeding range: North America: Hispaniola. It is most often recorded in Dominican Republic and Haiti.

When is the best time to see the Hispaniolan Emerald?

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

Is the Hispaniolan Emerald endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Hispaniolan Emerald as Least Concern.

What does the Hispaniolan Emerald eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Hispaniolan Emerald in?

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

At a glance

Length
8.5–10 cm
Weight
4.3 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
55 mm
Tail
40 mm
Bill
20 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

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

Range

North America: Hispaniola

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Riccordia

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Hispaniolan Emerald

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