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Golden-crowned Emerald

Cynanthus auriceps

Least Concern
الوزن
2,2 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

حول

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Males have a golden crown and green body. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous and semi-arid forest. A Mexican endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
الوزن 2,2 g 0.08 oz

التعرف

الريش

Charming Hummingbird: males with brilliant violet-blue gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.

Diet & Feeding

Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful churring vibration carrying impressively across open slopes.

التصنيف

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

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Golden-crowned Emerald eat?
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Golden-crowned Emerald live?
Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Is the Golden-crowned Emerald endangered?
The Golden-crowned Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Golden-crowned Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Golden-crowned Emerald sound like?
Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful churring vibration carrying impressively across open slopes.
How big is the Golden-crowned Emerald?
The Golden-crowned Emerald has a weight of 2.2 g.
What order and family does the Golden-crowned Emerald belong to?
The Golden-crowned Emerald (Cynanthus auriceps) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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