has assessed the garden emerald as being of Least Concern. It has a large range and its estimated population of at least 50,000 mature individuals is believed to be stable. No immediate threats have been identified. It "[r]eadily accepts man-made habitat" and may even have expanded its range as forest has been cleared. References Further reading Stiles and Skutch, A Guide to the Birds of Costa Rica garden emerald Birds of Costa Rica Birds of Panama garden emerald garden emerald