Golden-crowned Emerald
Cynanthus auriceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="cynanthus-auriceps"></birdfyi-bird>The Golden-crowned Emerald (Cynanthus auriceps) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a weight of 2.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Über uns
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Males have a golden crown and green body. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous and semi-arid forest. A Mexican endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 2,2 g | 0.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Diet & Feeding
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful churring vibration carrying impressively across open slopes.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Cynanthus |
| Arten | Cynanthus auriceps |
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