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The Cozumel emerald (Cynanthus forficatus) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the Mexican island of Cozumel off the Yucatán Peninsula.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Cozumel Emerald being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Cynanthus canivetii
- Cynanthus auriceps
- Chlorostilbon gibsoni
- Riccordia maugaeus
- Riccordia ricordii
- Chlorostilbon lucidus
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Genus
- Cynanthus
- Species
- Cynanthus forficatus
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