The Green-throated Carib is a small hummingbird with iridescent green plumage and a distinctive throat patch. It is known for its rapid, hovering flight as it feeds on nectar.
Habitat
Found in tropical gardens and forest edges.
Diet
Primarily feeds on nectar from flowers.
How common
Common
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