Carbolfuchsinhals

The Carbolfuchsinhals, also known as the Carbolfuchsia-throated hummingbird (*Amazilia fimbriata*), is a small, vibrant bird species native to Central and South America. It belongs to the family Trochilidae, which encompasses all hummingbirds, and is commonly found in regions including Mexico, Belize, Guatemala, Honduras, Nicaragua, Costa Rica, Panama, and parts of Colombia and Venezuela.

This species is easily recognizable by its striking plumage. Males exhibit a glossy green back and wings, with a distinctive iridescent purple or violet throat patch that gives the bird its common name. The throat patch is often surrounded by a fine, fimbriated (fringed) border, adding to its distinctive appearance. Females, on the other hand, have a more subdued green coloration with a white or pale throat and a faint, less vibrant throat patch.

The Carbolfuchsinhals typically inhabits a variety of habitats, including tropical forests, woodlands, gardens, and secondary growth areas. It is often seen foraging for nectar from flowers, particularly those of heliconias, bromeliads, and other tubular blossoms. Like other hummingbirds, it has a rapid wing beat, allowing it to hover efficiently while feeding.

This species plays an important ecological role as a pollinator, transferring pollen between flowers as it feeds. Its diet also includes small insects and spiders, which it catches in flight or gleaned from foliage. The Carbolfuchsinhals is generally considered common within its range, though habitat loss and fragmentation pose potential threats to its populations.

The Carbolfuchsinhals is not currently listed as a species of concern by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN). However, ongoing conservation efforts are important to protect its natural habitats and ensure the continued health of its populations.