Emerald-chinned Hummingbird
Abeillia abeillei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="abeillia-abeillei"></birdfyi-bird>The Emerald-chinned Hummingbird (Abeillia abeillei) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.4 cm and a weight of 3.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Un colibrí pequeño (8-9 cm) que habita en bosques húmedos montanos y de colinas desde México hasta Honduras, entre 600 y 2.200 metros de altitud. Prefiere los bordes forestales y los bosques secundarios. El macho presenta plumaje verde con garganta violeta. Pertenece a la familia Trochilidae, nombre científico Abeillia abeillei.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,4 cm | 3.7 in |
| Peso | 3,0666666666666664 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in humid foothill and montane forests from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,200 m. Resident in forest undergrowth.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Central American forest understory, visiting small tubular flowers. Catches gnats and spiders to balance the diet.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant delivery during active foraging.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Abeillia |
| Especies | Abeillia abeillei |
Distribution
Emerald-chinned Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family