Hispaniolan emerald
Riccordia swainsonii
The Hispaniolan emerald (Riccordia swainsonii) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.
About the Hispaniolan emerald
The Hispaniolan emerald (Riccordia swainsonii) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Fun Facts About Hispaniolan emerald
- It is endemic to the island of Hispaniola, which is shared by the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
Conservation Status
The Hispaniolan emerald is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List. This species is currently stable and not at significant risk of population decline.
Taxonomy & Classification
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Trochilidae |
| Genus | Riccordia |
| Species | Riccordia swainsonii |
Range & Habitat
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