Coppery-headed emerald

The coppery-headed emerald (Microchera cupreiceps) is a small hummingbird endemic to Costa Rica. It measures a mere 3 in (7.6 cm) in length, and weighs only 3 g (0.11 oz). The male has distinctive coppery crown and rump with a whole green belly and white vent. The female has a white belly and a narrow black subterminal band on white outer rectrices of the tail. Its noticeably decurved bill sets it apart from similar the allopatric white-tailed emerald. Males form small leks at middle levels of forest edges. * male * female, near Monteverde, Costa Rica * male, Cinchona, Costa Rica

Coppery-headed emerald

The coppery-headed emerald (Microchera cupreiceps) is a small hummingbird endemic to Costa Rica. It measures a mere 3 in (7.6 cm) in length, and weighs only 3 g (0.11 oz). The male has distinctive coppery crown and rump with a whole green belly and white vent. The female has a white belly and a narrow black subterminal band on white outer rectrices of the tail. Its noticeably decurved bill sets it apart from similar the allopatric white-tailed emerald. Males form small leks at middle levels of forest edges. * male * female, near Monteverde, Costa Rica * male, Cinchona, Costa Rica