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Costa's Hummingbird

Calypte costae

Least Concern
طول الجناح
8,9 cm
الوزن
3,4000000000000004 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

The Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.9 cm and a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) of arid western North America from California to Mexico. Males have a brilliant iridescent purple crown and gorget that extends along the sides of the neck. Nectarivore of desert scrub and gardens. Thrives in extreme desert heat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 8,9 cm 3.5 in
الوزن 3,4000000000000004 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in arid western North America from California to Mexico. Breeds in desert scrub; some populations resident year-round.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mojave Desert scrub, favouring desert lavender and sage. Supplements nectar with insects and spiders for essential protein.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Melodic, flute-like ascending scale; smooth bright notes climbing steadily in cheerful morning territorial delivery.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
الفصيلة Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Calypte
الأنواع Calypte costae

Distribution

Costa's Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Costa's Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Mojave Desert scrub, favouring desert lavender and sage. Supplements nectar with insects and spiders for essential protein.
Where does the Costa's Hummingbird live?
Found in arid western North America from California to Mexico. Breeds in desert scrub; some populations resident year-round.
Is the Costa's Hummingbird endangered?
The Costa's Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Costa's Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Costa's Hummingbird sound like?
Melodic, flute-like ascending scale; smooth bright notes climbing steadily in cheerful morning territorial delivery.
How big is the Costa's Hummingbird?
The Costa's Hummingbird has a wingspan of 8.9 cm, weight of 3.4000000000000004 g.
What order and family does the Costa's Hummingbird belong to?
The Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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