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Green-fronted Hummingbird

Leucolia viridifrons

Least Concern
Gewicht
6,166666666666667 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Green-fronted Hummingbird (Leucolia viridifrons) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a weight of 6.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the Pacific slope of Mexico from Sonora to Oaxaca. Males have a green forehead and white breast. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous forest and thorn scrub. A Mexican endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Gewicht 6,166666666666667 g 0.22 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Endemic to the Pacific slope of Mexico from Sonora to Oaxaca. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Deep, hollow churring resonant sound; low-frequency buzzing trill carrying well through humid forest edge.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Trochilidae (Kolibris)
Genus Leucolia
Arten Leucolia viridifrons

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What does the Green-fronted Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Where does the Green-fronted Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the Pacific slope of Mexico from Sonora to Oaxaca. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Is the Green-fronted Hummingbird endangered?
The Green-fronted Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green-fronted Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Green-fronted Hummingbird sound like?
Deep, hollow churring resonant sound; low-frequency buzzing trill carrying well through humid forest edge.
How big is the Green-fronted Hummingbird?
The Green-fronted Hummingbird has a weight of 6.166666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Green-fronted Hummingbird belong to?
The Green-fronted Hummingbird (Leucolia viridifrons) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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