Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Amazilia yucatanensis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="amazilia-yucatanensis"></birdfyi-bird>The Buff-bellied Hummingbird (Amazilia yucatanensis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11 cm and a weight of 4.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found from southern Texas through eastern Mexico to Belize and Guatemala. Green upperparts, buff-orange belly, and red bill with dark tip. Nectarivore of gardens, citrus groves, and forest edges. Common at Texas Gulf Coast feeders.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,0 cm | 4.3 in |
| Peso | 4,175 g | 0.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found from southern Texas through eastern Mexico to Belize and Guatemala. Resident in Gulf Coast lowlands.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from Yucatán flowering trees and garden plants; supplements with insects and spiders for protein.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy silvery quality; high light notes cascading softly near flowers.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Amazilia |
| Especies | Amazilia yucatanensis |
Distribution
Buff-bellied 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