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E. chionura |
Elvira is a genus of hummingbirds. It consists of two small species. They are:
- White-tailed Emerald, Elvira chionura
- Coppery-headed Emerald, Elvira cupreiceps
Coppery-headed Emerald is endemic to Costa Rica, but White-tailed Emerald also breeds in neighbouring Panama.
References:
- Stiles and Skutch, A guide to the birds of Costa Rica ISBN 0-0814-9600-4
