Ramosomyia viridifrons
The Green-fronted Hummingbird (Ramosomyia viridifrons) is a striking medium-sized hummingbird, typically measuring 9-11 cm (3.5-4.3 inches) in length and weighing 4-5 grams. Its most distinctive feature is the brilliant iridescent green forehead and crown, which contrasts sharply with a prominent white postocular stripe extending from behind the eye. The upperparts are largely bronzy-green, gradually becoming more bronzy on the back and rump. Underparts are dusky gray or brownish, often with ...
This species primarily inhabits semi-arid to humid deciduous and semi-deciduous forests, thorn scrub, forest edges, clearings, and shade coffee plantations, typically found at elevations from sea level up to 1,500 meters (occasionally higher to 2,000 meters).
Their diet primarily consists of nectar, obtained by hovering at a wide variety of flowering plants, supplemented by small arthropods, which are typically hawked in flight.
Green-fronted Hummingbirds are diurnal, highly active foragers, often entering a state of torpor on cold nights to conserve energy. They are generally solitary, defending rich feeding territories from conspecifics and other hummingbird species through aggressive aerial chases and chattering vocal...
The Green-fronted Hummingbird is endemic to southwestern Mexico, maintaining a resident, non-migratory presence throughout its distribution. Its primary range encompasses the Pacific slope and interior valleys of the states of Oaxaca and Guerrero, with a disjunct population also found in southwes...
Least Concern
- Despite their small size, Green-fronted Hummingbirds have an incredibly high metabolism, requiring them to feed almost constantly throughout the day. - They can beat their wings up to 80 times per second, allowing for unparalleled aerial agility, including hovering and flying backward. - Like o...