Honduran Emerald Hummingbird
Amazilia luciae
Status: 10% (34) of the Hummingbird species are currently endangered.
Mayan legend:
The first hummingbird, Tzunuum, was created by the Great Spirit. She was very plain, but she was tiny, delicate, and flew with great skill. She took pride in her flying ability and did not mind her plainness. When it came time for her wedding, the other birds (who all loved the humble and sweet Tzunuum) surprised her with a wedding dress and adornments donated from their own bright plumage. The Honeybees brought honey and nectar for the feast. They brought flowers as well for their festive color and silken petals to line the paths. Butterflies danced in the air, and the trees bowed down to let the creatures celebrate among sweetly scented orange and plumeria blossoms.
References:
"Gift to the Hummingbird", First People
https://www.firstpeople.us/FP-Html-Legends/Gift_To_The_Hummingbird-Mayan.html
Birds of the Mayas: Maya Folk Tales : Field Guide to Birds of the Maya World : Complete Check List of Birds. (1993). United States: West of the Wind Publications.
LaBastille, A., Bowes, A. L. (1967). Bird Kingdom of the Mayas. United States: Van Nostrand. 73-77.