Volcano
Common name: Volcano Hummingbird
Scientific name: Selasphorus flammula
Clades: Mellisugini - Bees
The Volcano Hummingbird, a captivating and diminutive creature, holds its reign within the restricted bounds of the Costa Rica and Panama Highlands Endemic Bird Area. Flourishing in highland pastures, open grasslands adorned with scrub, and areas with altitudes above 2000 meters, this enchanting bird brings joy to fortunate observers. Comprising three subspecies, each distinguished by varying shades of the gorget, the southernmost form captivates onlookers with a gorget that ranges from purplish gray to resplendent green—a captivating spectacle indeed.
3 subspecies:
Volcano Hummingbird (Purple-throated)
S. f. flammula
Distribution C Costa Rica (Volcanes Irazú and Turrialba).
Volcano Hummingbird (Heliotrope-throated)
2. S. f. torridus
Distribution S Costa Rica (Cordillera de Talamanca) and extreme W Panama (Volcán Barú).
Volcano Hummingbird (Rose-throated)
3. S. f. simoni
Distribution C Costa Rica (Volcanes Poás and Barba).
Volcano Hummingbird (Rose-throated)
