Black-bellied Hummingbird
Eupherusa nigriventris
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests of Costa Rica and western Panama at 700-1,800 m. Males have a distinctive black belly contrasting with green breast. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth and edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.4 cm | 3.7 in |
| Weight | 3.3200000000000003 g | 0.12 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pavonine Cuckoo: dark iridescent blue-green above; rufous underparts; pale supercilium; long blue-green tail; peacock-eye tail pattern
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid forests of Costa Rica and western Panama at 700-1,800 m. Resident in cloud forest undergrowth.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, high-pitched twittering barely audible; delicate minute notes cascading gently near flowering canopy.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eupherusa |
| Species | Eupherusa nigriventris |
Distribution
Black-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family