Mangoverde :: World Bird Guide :: Hummingbirds :: Purple-throated Mountain-gem

Purple-throated Mountain-gem Lampornis calolaema

Described by: Salvin (1865)
Alternate common name(s): Purple-throated Mountaingem
Old scientific name(s): Oreopyra calolaema, Lampornis calolaemus

Photographs

Costa Rica - Jan, 2000 © Giuliano Gerra and Silvio Sommazzi  Costa Rica - Jan, 2000 © Giuliano Gerra and Silvio Sommazzi  Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - Nov 12, 2004 © Lou Hegedus  Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - Nov 12, 2004 © Lou Hegedus  Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - Nov 12, 2004 © Lou Hegedus 
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Range

S. Central America;
(1) Ex. s. Nicaragua to nc. Costa Rica.
(2) C. Costa Rica in the Cordillera Central and ex. n. Cordillera de Talamanca.

Videos

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Sounds

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References

Clements, James F. Birds of the World: A Checklist. Vista, CA: Ibis Publishing Company, 2000.

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