Bahama Hummingbird
Nesophlox evelynae
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Bahamas. Green plumage with a rose-pink gorget (males) and forked tail. Nectarivore of scrub and garden flowers across the archipelago. The most common hummingbird in the Bahamas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 8,0 cm | 3.1 in |
| Gewicht | 2,85 g | 0.10 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Fork-tailed Emerald: males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; forked tail; white underparts; females green; spotted
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to the Bahamas archipelago. Resident across the islands in scrub, gardens, and forest edges at low elevations.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Bahamian scrub, visiting diverse flowering plants. Takes small insects and spiders to supplement nectar intake.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Thin, insect-like buzz with monotone quality; continuous high-frequency trill barely distinguishable from insects.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Nesophlox |
| Arten | Nesophlox evelynae |
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