Cuban Emerald

Common name: Cuban Emerald
Scientific name: Riccordia ricordii
Clades: Trochilini - Emeralds

The Cuban Emerald is 9.5 to 11.5 cm (3.7 to 4.5 in) long and weighs 2.5 to 5 g (0.08 to 0.17 oz).

The Cuban Emerald is not in fact endemic to that country but can also be found on three islands in the Bahamas. It is the only hummingbird to be found in Cuba besides the famous Bee Hummingbird. The emerald is a very common and widespread resident in almost any well-vegetated habitat, including several small offshore islands. There is a forked tail on the male, and he is entirely dark green, with a small white spot behind his eyes. Females are distinguished by their gray breasts and bellies. The Cuban Emerald breeds year-round and lays two white eggs in a cup-shaped nest.