Talamanca Hummingbird
Eugenes spectabilis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eugenes-spectabilis"></birdfyi-bird>The Talamanca Hummingbird (Eugenes spectabilis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A large hummingbird (13 cm) found in cloud forests of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,500-3,000 m. Males have a blue-green throat. Recently split from Magnificent Hummingbird. Nectarivore of montane forest edges and gardens. A Central American highland endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 9.025 g | 0.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in cloud forest and highland scrub in the Talamanca mountains of Costa Rica and western Panama. 1,500–3,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Costa Rican and Panamanian cloud forest; forages at diverse highland flowers. Takes small insects in sallies.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 25 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Melodic, ascending whistle with bright character; pure tones rising smoothly in cheerful morning territorial song.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eugenes |
| Species | Eugenes spectabilis |
Distribution
Talamanca Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family