White-throated Mountaingem (Lampornis castaneoventris)
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White-throated Mountaingem

Lampornis castaneoventris (Gould, 1851)

5.1 gWeight

The white-throated mountaingem or white-throated mountain-gem (Lampornis castaneoventris) is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Busiest months: January and March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January and March · Most records: Costa Rica, Panama

White-throated Mountaingem has been recorded at 18 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Savegre HotelCosta Rica5,685 records
  2. Paraiso Quetzal Lodge - Km 70Costa Rica2,588 records
  3. Savegre Valley – Miriam's RestaurantCosta Rica2,325 records
More places
  1. Savegre Mt. Lodge – primary forest trails above lodgeCosta Rica1,453 records
  2. San Gerardo de DotaCosta Rica1,273 records
  3. Cloudbridge Nature ReserveCosta Rica867 records
  4. Mount Totumas Cloud Forest ReservePanama559 records
  5. Pipeline TrailPanama332 records
  6. Hotel QuelitalesCosta Rica175 records
  7. Finca LéridaPanama169 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 white-throated mountaingem or white-throated mountain-gem (Lampornis castaneoventris) is a species of hummingbird in tribe Lampornithini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and Panama.

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Questions

How big is the White-throated Mountaingem?

The White-throated Mountaingem weighs around 5.1 g.

Where does the White-throated Mountaingem live?

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

When is the best time to see the White-throated Mountaingem?

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

Is the White-throated Mountaingem endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the White-throated Mountaingem as Least Concern.

What does the White-throated Mountaingem eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the White-throated Mountaingem in?

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

At a glance

Weight
5.1 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
62 mm
Tail
35 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
6 mm

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

Range

Middle America: southern Costa Rica and western Panama

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Lampornis

Other birds in the genus Lampornis

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White-throated Mountaingem

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