Berylline Hummingbird
Saucerottia beryllina
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusSaucerottia
- SpeciesSaucerottia beryllina (Berylline Hummingbird)
About the Berylline Hummingbird
The berylline hummingbird (Saucerottia beryllina) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, and the southern United States.
The berylline hummingbird was formerly placed in the genus Amazilia. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that the genus Amazilia was polyphyletic. In the revised classification to create monophyletic genera, the berylline hummingbird was moved by most taxonomic systems to the resurrected genus Saucerottia. However, BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World retains it in Amazilia.
The berylline hummingbird has five subspecies: The berylline hummingbird primarily inhabits arid landscapes. The wide variety includes dense oak and pine-oak forest, scrublands, deciduous and thorn forest, gallery forest, plantations, and parks and gardens. In elevation it is found from near sea level to the submontane zone, though it is most common between 500 and 1,800 m (1,600 and 5,900 ft).
The berylline hummingbird is 8 to 10 cm (3.1 to 3.9 in) long. Males weigh... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Berylline Hummingbird in Cañón del Sumidero National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | El Triunfo | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | Cañón del Sumidero National Park | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 3 | Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 4 | Cerro Azul Meámbar National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 5 | Lago de Yojoa | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Berylline Hummingbird in Cañón del Sumidero National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a Berylline Hummingbird sighting in Cañón del Sumidero National Park, based on 601 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Berylline Hummingbird in Cañón del Sumidero National Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Berylline Hummingbird in Cañón del Sumidero National Park in our monthly data.