Oaxaca Hummingbird
Eupherusa cyanophrys
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, southwestern Mexico. Green plumage with blue supercilium (eyebrow). Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range in the Sierra de Miahuatlán.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.7 cm | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 4.725 g | 0.17 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Striped Cuckoo: pale brown-white below with dark streaks; boldly streaked dark brown above; long white-tipped tail; pale supercilium
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range.
Diet & Feeding
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; clear single note ringing out then slowly fading away.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eupherusa |
| Species | Eupherusa cyanophrys |
Distribution
Oaxaca Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family