Blue-tailed Hummingbird
Saucerottia cyanura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="saucerottia-cyanura"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-tailed Hummingbird (Saucerottia cyanura) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 4,35 g | 0.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
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.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, pure whistle with plaintive character; gentle wavering tone given quietly in shaded understory.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Saucerottia |
| Arten | Saucerottia cyanura |
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