Shining Honeycreeper– A Splendid Bird in Costa Rica (April 2026) 闪绿旋蜜雀-哥斯达黎加的美丽鸟 (2026 年 4 月）

The Shining Honeycreeper (Cyanerpes lucidus) is a small, dazzling tropical bird found in Costa Rica and other parts of Central America. It inhabits humid forests, forest edges, and gardens, feeding mainly on nectar, fruits, and small insects. The species shows striking sexual dimorphism. The male has brilliant iridescent blue plumage, a black face mask, greenish wings, and bright yellow legs, creating one of the most spectacular color combinations among Costa Rican birds. The female is much more subdued, with greenish-yellow plumage, a pale throat, and less conspicuous markings, providing better camouflage while nesting. Both sexes are active foragers often seen moving rapidly through the canopy.

闪绿旋蜜雀（Cyanerpes lucidus）是一种体型小巧、色彩绚丽的热带鸟类，分布于哥斯达黎加及其他中美洲地区。它主要栖息于潮湿森林、森林边缘和花园环境中，以花蜜、果实和小型昆虫为主要食物。该物种具有明显的两性异形特征。

雄鸟拥有令人惊艳的虹彩蓝色羽毛，黑色面罩、绿色翅膀以及鲜黄色的腿部，形成哥斯达黎加鸟类中最华丽的色彩组合之一。雌鸟的羽色则较为低调，整体呈绿色或黄绿色，喉部颜色较浅，身体斑纹不明显，有利于筑巢期间隐藏和保护自己。雌雄个体都十分活跃，经常在树冠层间快速穿梭觅食，是热带森林中极具魅力的鸟类之一。