Lucifer Hummingbird
Calothorax lucifer
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in arid habitats from the southwestern United States to Honduras. Males have an iridescent magenta-purple gorget that extends down the throat like a flame. Long, decurved bill. Nectarivore of agave flowers and desert scrub.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 7,9 cm | 3.1 in |
| Gewicht | 3,4000000000000004 g | 0.12 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Dusky Hummingbird: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green above; dusky-gray underparts; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in arid habitats from the southwestern United States to Honduras. Breeds in desert canyons; winters in central Mexico.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore specialising in agave and ocotillo blooms in Chihuahuan Desert. Supplements nectar with small insects and spiders for protein.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 19-24 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Buzzy, sustained trill with monotonous quality; low-pitched continuous vibration with little variation throughout.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Calothorax |
| Arten | Calothorax lucifer |
Distribution
Lucifer Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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