What are the chances of seeing a Racket-Tailed Emerald in Montreal?
Rare
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Racket-Tailed Emerald sighting in Montreal on a given day, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data. It is the 634th most-seen of the 926 insects we can rate there. Over three days the chance rises to about 10%, and over a week to about 20%, if each day is a fresh chance.
When is the best time to see a Racket-Tailed Emerald in Montreal?
Any time of year
In every month with enough records, under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Racket-Tailed Emerald in Montreal on a given day, so our monthly data shows no clear season.
Is Montreal the best place to see a Racket-Tailed Emerald?
Yes
Of the 2 cities where we can rate Racket-Tailed Emerald sightings, Montreal has the highest daily chance: under 5%. Next come Toronto (Canada, under 5%).
Where does the Racket-Tailed Emerald sighting chance come from?
GBIF citizen-science records
It is estimated from how often the Racket-Tailed Emerald is recorded against all the insects logged in Montreal (8 verified sightings), calibrated against known sighting rates. Figures are rounded to the nearest 10% because citizen-science data supports honest approximations, not decimals, and months with records from fewer than five people show "—". How it works.