Sapphire-throated Hummingbird
Photo: Charles J. Sharp · CC BY-SA 4.0

Hummingbirds

Sapphire-throated Hummingbird

Chrysuronia coeruleogularis

LCLeast Concern
Family
Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
Order
Apodiformes

Overview

The sapphire-throated hummingbird (Chrysuronia coeruleogularis) is a shiny metallic-green hummingbird found in Panama, Colombia, and more recently Costa Rica. The sapphire-throated hummingbird is separated into three subspecies; Chrysuronia coeruleogularis coeruleogularis, Chrysuronia coeruleogularis coelina, and Chrysuronia coeruleogularis conifis.
Measuring 9 cm (3.5 in), this hummingbird sports a distinctively forked tail, which helps to distinguish it from other similarly sized and colored hummingbirds. The male is metallic green overall, with a violet-blue throat and dark tail.

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Last updated September 29, 2026.