White-eared Hummingbird
Basilinna leucotis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="basilinna-leucotis"></birdfyi-bird>The White-eared Hummingbird (Basilinna leucotis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.9 cm and a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in mountain forests from the southwestern US to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Green plumage with bold white ear stripe and turquoise throat (males). Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Common at highland feeders.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 10,9 cm | 4.3 in |
| Peso | 3,4000000000000004 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in mountain forests from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Resident in pine-oak forest.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Mexican and Guatemalan pine-oak forests, visiting flowering epiphytes. Supplements with insects and spiders from vegetation.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Deep, resonant churring with powerful carrying quality; rich low buzzing trill audible at impressive range.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Basilinna |
| Especies | Basilinna leucotis |
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family