Tag: Mountain-gem

  • Central American Hummingbirds – the gems of the region

    Central American Hummingbirds – the gems of the region

    Hummingbirds are one of the most diverse groups of birds in the New World. There are more than 345 species from Alaska (Rufous Hummingbird) to Tierra del Fuego (Green-backed Firecrown), including the Caribbean islands. It’s no surprise that the greatest number of hummingbirds are in the tropical region, including a large number in Central America. Here,…