Mangrove Hummingbird
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    Mangrove Hummingbird

    Chrysuronia boucardi

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    Critically Endangered

    Conservation Status

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    CR - Critically EndangeredDecreasing population

    Faces an extremely high risk of extinction in the wild.

    The mangrove hummingbird is critically endangered primarily due to habitat loss and degradation caused by coastal development and pollution. While specific recovery programs are limited, conservation efforts focus on protecting its remaining mangrove and coastal forest habitats. Responsible tourism helps by funding local conservation initiatives and raising awareness about the importance of preserving these vital ecosystems for species like the mangrove hummingbird.

    The mangrove hummingbird is an Endangered species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Costa Rica.

    Description adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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