Slender Sheartail
Doricha enicura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="doricha-enicura"></birdfyi-bird>The Slender Sheartail (Doricha enicura) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.3 cm and a weight of 2.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A tiny hummingbird (9-10 cm including elongated tail in males) endemic to the highlands of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador at 1,200-2,500 m. Males have extremely long, slender outer tail feathers. Nectarivore of montane scrub and garden flowers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.3 cm | 2.9 in |
| Weight | 2.4333333333333336 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the highlands of Guatemala, Honduras, and El Salvador at 1,200-2,500 m. Resident in montane scrub and forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar from forest-edge blossoms, probing with its long decurved bill. Catches small insects and spiders for protein.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high buzzing with slight pulsing quality during courtship hover display.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Doricha |
| Species | Doricha enicura |
Distribution
Slender Sheartail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family