Blue-tailed Hummingbird
Saucerottia cyanura
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from Mexico to Costa Rica at 300-1,500 m. Green plumage with a blue tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Found on both Pacific and Caribbean slopes of Central America.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.35 g | 0.15 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Kai Coucal: dark brown above with iridescent sheen; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; orange-red eye; island species
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid forests from Mexico to Costa Rica at 300-1,500 m. Resident on both Pacific and Caribbean slopes.
Diet & Feeding
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, pure whistle with plaintive character; gentle wavering tone given quietly in shaded understory.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Saucerottia |
| Species | Saucerottia cyanura |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family