OTHER NAMES: N/A
Latin Etymology: Panterpe ("all delightful") insignis ("marked")
Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) at San Gerardo de Dota, Costa Rica - November 2025
Featured Subspecies: Panterpe insignis insignis
Weight: 4.9-5.2g / Length: 10.5-11cm / Wingspan: ?
NO UK STATUS / IUCN Red List: Least Concern
Another endemic hummingbird of the Talamancan Montane Forest, in this instance with the vast majority of their range being within Costa Rica. Much of the colouration visible in the picture is the result of irridescence and thus not visible at all angles, with even the namesake fiery-throat not always being readily visible at all angles.
Related Species:
Order: Apodiformes
Family: Trochilidae
Genus: Panterpe
SUBSPECIES: P. i. eisenmannim P. i. insignis
- Sighting Locations -
- COSTA RICA 2025 TRIP: Seen at San Gerardo de Dota
Further Notes: BirdForum Opus, IUCN Red List, RSPB, Wikipedia, Xeno-canto
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