Mexican Sheartail
Doricha eliza
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A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and Cozumel Island. Males have elongated, slender outer tail feathers. Nectarivore of coastal scrub and gardens. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat destruction in its limited range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.7 cm | 3.0 in |
| Weight | 2.5 g | 0.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Xantus's Hummingbird: males with glittering green gorget; metallic green above; rufous tail; cinnamon underparts; sexually dimorphic
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and Cozumel Island. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat destruction.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of dry scrub and coastal dunes, visiting Agave and Ipomoea flowers. Supplements with insects gleaned from vegetation.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Melodic, three-note ascending call; pure warm tones stepping upward smoothly, given clearly from tall perch.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Doricha |
| Species | Doricha eliza |
Distribution
Mexican Sheartail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family