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Tres Marias Hummingbird

Cynanthus lawrencei

Near Threatened
Envergadura
10,0 cm
Peso
3,05 g
Familia
Trochilidae
Orden
Caprimulgiformes

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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off western Mexico. Green plumage. Recently split from Broad-billed Hummingbird. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous forest on the islands. A very range-restricted island endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 10,0 cm 3.9 in
Peso 3,05 g 0.11 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Rufous-tailed Hummingbird: males with iridescent green gorget; metallic green above; rufous tail; buff underparts; females similar

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

Endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off the Pacific coast of western Mexico. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from Tres Marias Island flowers; diet supplemented with small insects and spiders foraged from vegetation.

Estado de conservación

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Sonido

Canto

Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; single clear note ringing out then slowly fading in air.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familia Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Cynanthus
Especies Cynanthus lawrencei

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Tres Marias Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from Tres Marias Island flowers; diet supplemented with small insects and spiders foraged from vegetation.
Where does the Tres Marias Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off the Pacific coast of western Mexico. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Is the Tres Marias Hummingbird endangered?
The Tres Marias Hummingbird has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Tres Marias Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Tres Marias Hummingbird sound like?
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; single clear note ringing out then slowly fading in air.
How big is the Tres Marias Hummingbird?
The Tres Marias Hummingbird has a wingspan of 10.0 cm, weight of 3.05 g.
What order and family does the Tres Marias Hummingbird belong to?
The Tres Marias Hummingbird (Cynanthus lawrencei) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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