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Magnificent Hummingbird

Eugenes fulgens

Least Concern
Envergadura
14,4 cm
Peso
7,81 g
Familia
Trochilidae
Orden
Caprimulgiformes

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A large hummingbird (13 cm) found in highlands from the southwestern United States to Panama. Males have a spectacular magenta-purple gorget, dark green body, and black breast. Nectarivore of mountain meadows and pine-oak forests. Known for its dramatic courtship dive displays.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Peso 7,81 g 0.28 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Esmeraldas Woodstar (alt): tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females spotted below

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

Found in montane forest and pine-oak woodland from southwestern USA south through Mexico to Honduras. 1,200–3,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American highland forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Supplements with small arthropods.

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Sonido

Canto

Thin, high-pitched sibilant trill; rapid soft buzzing sustained gently during slow hover near cloud forest flowers.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos)
Familia Trochilidae (Colibríes)
Genus Eugenes
Especies Eugenes fulgens

Distribution

Magnificent Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Magnificent Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American highland forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Magnificent Hummingbird live?
Found in montane forest and pine-oak woodland from southwestern USA south through Mexico to Honduras. 1,200–3,500 m.
Is the Magnificent Hummingbird endangered?
The Magnificent Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Magnificent Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days.
What does the Magnificent Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, high-pitched sibilant trill; rapid soft buzzing sustained gently during slow hover near cloud forest flowers.
How big is the Magnificent Hummingbird?
The Magnificent Hummingbird has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 7.81 g.
What order and family does the Magnificent Hummingbird belong to?
The Magnificent Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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