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Blue-headed Hummingbird

Riccordia bicolor · Species of bird
Order
Apodiformes
Codes
blhhum1, BHHU

About the Blue-headed Hummingbird

The blue-headed hummingbird is a hummingbird of the genus Riccordia. It is exclusively found on the islands of Dominica and Martinique in the Lesser Antilles in forests along rivers. The males and females have distinct appearances; the female has a white front, and her back and wings are iridescent bronze-green colored. The male is entirely emerald of varying shades, with an especially blue head. The blue-headed hummingbird's behavior is typical of most hummingbirds, mostly feeding off of nectar. It nests from February to May in tree ferns, incubating a clutch of two white eggs for 16 to 18 days. It is a near-threatened species, with an estimated mature population of 25,000–150,000.

Source: Wikipedia

Taxonomy & Classification

KingdomAnimalia
PhylumChordata
ClassAves
OrderApodiformes
FamilyHummingbirds (Trochilidae)
SpeciesRiccordia bicolor
Species Codesblhhum1, BHHU

Frequently Asked Questions

What family does the Blue-headed Hummingbird belong to?

The Blue-headed Hummingbird (Riccordia bicolor) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.

How can I identify the Blue-headed Hummingbird?

The blue-headed hummingbird is a hummingbird of the genus Riccordia. It is exclusively found on the islands of Dominica and Martinique in the Lesser Antilles in forests along rivers. The males and females have distinct appearances; the female has a white front, and her back and wings are iridescent ...

Where can I report a Blue-headed Hummingbird sighting?

You can log sightings of Blue-headed Hummingbird on eBird (ebird.org) using species code blhhum1, or on iNaturalist.