Arid interior valleys of northern and central Honduras.
 
Rarity Status
Currently this species is not classified as a rarity in this country OR information has not been updated.
Population
Estimated population is 250 - 999 (2010) and decreasing.
Status EN
Habitat destruction and degradation through cattle-grazing, clearance for plantation agriculture and cattle pastures, are the main threats.
For more information see BirdLife International Species Factsheet.
Voice
A slightly metallic ticking, repeated steadily. Also buzzy chatters.
Honduran Emerald (Amazilia luciae) [XC107506]
by Mayron McKewy Mejia from El Pinal - Barabas, Honduras (call)
Honduran Emerald (Amazilia luciae) [XC110409]
by Marvin Paz from 15.02528, 88.28472 (La Ceiba, Santa Barbara), Honduras (call, chatter calls)
Subspecies
Genus sometimes lumped into Agyrtria. These two usually merged into Amazilia. Forms a superspecies with Mangrove Hummingbird (Amazilia boucardi).