Cinnamon Hummingbird
Amazilia rutila
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in dry to semi-humid habitats along the Pacific coast from Mexico to Costa Rica. Entirely cinnamon-rufous underparts, unusual for a hummingbird. Nectarivore of dry forest, scrub, and gardens.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.4 cm | 4.5 in |
| Weight | 4.725 g | 0.17 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Black-faced Coucal (alt): black face mask; dark brown mantle; rufous wings; pale buff below; red eye; long dark graduated tail
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found along the Pacific coast from Mexico to Costa Rica. Resident in dry forest, scrub, and gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Sharp, emphatic chip note repeated quickly; clean staccato delivery with forceful attack during territory announcement.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Amazilia |
| Species | Amazilia rutila |
Distribution
Cinnamon Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family