White-tailed Hummingbird
Eupherusa poliocerca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eupherusa-poliocerca"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tailed Hummingbird (Eupherusa poliocerca) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.1 cm and a weight of 4.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the Sierra Madre del Sur of Guerrero and Oaxaca, southwestern Mexico. Green plumage with white outer tail feathers. Nectarivore of montane forest. Classified as Vulnerable due to restricted range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 12.1 cm | 4.8 in |
| Weight | 4.625 g | 0.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Sierra Madre del Sur of Guerrero and Oaxaca, Mexico. Classified as Vulnerable due to restricted range.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Harsh, buzzy chatter with emphatic rhythm; coarse rough notes delivered rapidly with raw buzzy texture.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eupherusa |
| Species | Eupherusa poliocerca |
Distribution
White-tailed Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family