Gray's Hummingbird
Chrysuronia grayi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysuronia-grayi"></birdfyi-bird>The Gray's Hummingbird (Chrysuronia grayi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 5.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird found in western Ecuador. Green plumage. Nectarivore of lowland and foothill forest edges. Named after George Robert Gray. Sometimes treated as a subspecies. Limited ecological data available.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.6499999999999995 g | 0.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in western Ecuador. Resident in lowland and foothill forest edges. Limited ecological data available.
Diet & Feeding
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Sharp, emphatic chip followed by short buzzy trill; clean staccato onset launching into brief rough cascade.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chrysuronia |
| Species | Chrysuronia grayi |
Distribution
Gray's Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family