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is for Americas!

I am native to North and South America! Guanacaste Hummingbirds are specifically found in Central America!

is for Breeding!

My species' breeding is determined by the rainy seasons. Typically, less breeding occurs when it's rainy.

is for Costa Rica!

The Guanacaste Hummingbird is native to Guanacaste, Costa Rica, a country in Central America with a warm, humid climate year round.

is for Diverse!

I am found in many diverse ecosystems. I can be found in humid rain forests, prairie grasslands, woodlands, or hot deserts.

is for Endangered!

I, along with certain other hummingbird species, am along the lines of extinction, which means that the species is almost completely wiped out. There is only about 50 left of me in the wild!

is for Feathers!

Guanacaste Hummingbirds are known for their brightly colored feathers. Color varies throughout male and female hummingbirds, but the typical colors of this species is green, blue, and red.

is for Grams!

My species averages about 5 grams in weight. Some of us can grow up to 20 grams while others only weigh about 2 grams!

Why are you so little?

Why are you so big?

is for Habitat Loss!

The main reason behind the endangerment of certain Hummingbird species is Habitat Loss. Every year, millions of acres of rainforest is destroyed, which can leave me with nowhere to go.

is for Insects!

I need insects in my diet to give me protein and energy throughout the day.

is for Jungle!

Jungle, another word for rainforest, is where most hummingbirds are typically found, including me, the Guanacaste Hummingbird!

is for Kilometers!

I migrate several thousand miles in the winter to escape the cold and find warm climates until I return home in the spring.

is for leaves!

Often hummingbirds like me will build their nests underside a leaf!

is for Metabolism!

I have the highest metabolism of any bird! This is why I eat up to 3 times my weight in food each day but still remain the smallest bird in the world!

is for Nests!

My nests are typically made up of twigs and bits of leaves, usually held together by spider web fibers. My tiny eggs rest in a nest only about an inch in diameter.

is for Omnivores!

I am an omnivore, which means I eat both producers and consumers. My diet consists of insects, leaves, and pollen.

is for Pollination!

My main main duty is to pollinate flowers. I prefer the flowers with long tubes that my long beak can fit into! Flowers rely heavily on me to maintain homeostasis.