Pirre Hummingbird
Goldmania bella
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusGoldmania
- SpeciesGoldmania bella (Pirre Hummingbird)
About the Pirre Hummingbird
The Pirre hummingbird (Goldmania bella), also somewhat misleadingly known as the rufous-cheeked hummingbird, is a Near Threatened species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Panama and far northwestern Colombia.
The Pirre hummingbird was first described by Edward William Nelson in 1912 from specimens collected near Cana and the slopes of the Cerro Pirre in the Darién National Park in eastern Panama near the border with Colombia. Nelson coined the binomial name Goethalsia bella. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that the Pirre hummingbird was closely related to the violet-capped hummingbird (Goldmania violiceps). Most taxonomic systems moved the species into Goldmania, which has priority. However, BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World retains it in Goethalsia.
The Pirre hummingbird is monotypic: No subspecies are recognised. The Pirre hummingbird is 8.4 to 9.5 cm (3.3 to 3.7 in) long. Males weigh about 3.0 to 3.5 g (0.11 to 0.12 oz) and females 3.0 to 4.0 g (0.11 to 0.14 oz). Both sexes have a slightly decurved bill with a black maxilla... Wikipedia →
Closest Relatives at Darién National Park
Violet-capped Hummingbird
Goldmania violiceps
Pale-bellied Hermit
Phaethornis anthophilus
Blue-chested Hummingbird
Polyerata amabilis
White-vented Plumeleteer
Chalybura buffonii
Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
Chrysuronia coeruleogularis
Black-throated Mango
Anthracothorax nigricollis
White-necked Jacobin
Florisuga mellivora
Violet-bellied Hummingbird
Chlorestes julie
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird
Amazilia tzacatl
Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
Phaeochroa cuvierii
Long-billed Starthroat
Heliomaster longirostris
Long-billed Hermit
Phaethornis longirostris
Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Darién National Park | 🇵🇦 Panama |
More parks will be added in future updates.
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Pirre Hummingbird in Darién National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Pirre Hummingbird sighting in Darién National Park, based on 55 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Pirre Hummingbird in Darién National Park?
March has the highest sighting rate for Pirre Hummingbird in Darién National Park in our monthly data.