Species BirdsBerylline Hummingbird

Berylline Hummingbird

Saucerottia beryllina

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Illustration of Berylline Hummingbird (Saucerottia beryllina)

The Berylline Hummingbird is a small, vibrant bird with a green back and a strikingly iridescent throat. This species is known for its incredible flying abilities and rapid wing beats.

Habitat
Shrubby areas and gardens
Diet
Nectar from flowers and small insects
How common
Uncommon

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