Cuban Emerald
Riccordia ricordii
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حول
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Cuba and the Bahamas, with vagrants to Florida. Brilliant iridescent green plumage and white breast. Deeply forked tail. Nectarivore of forest, gardens, and mangroves. Cuba's most common hummingbird.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| الوزن | 3,75 g | 0.13 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Escudo Hummingbird: males with glittering blue-green gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in Cuba, the Bahamas, and occasionally southern Florida. Resident in forests, gardens, and mangroves.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Cuban forest and gardens, visiting diverse native blooms. Takes small insects and spiders to balance protein intake.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Buzzy, insect-like trill sustained steadily; continuous rapid vibration with little melodic variation over time.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Riccordia |
| الأنواع | Riccordia ricordii |
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