Oaxaca Hummingbird
Eupherusa cyanophrys
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eupherusa-cyanophrys"></birdfyi-bird>The Oaxaca Hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 4.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, southwestern Mexico. Green plumage with blue supercilium (eyebrow). Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range in the Sierra de Miahuatlán.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,7 cm | 4.6 in |
| Peso | 4,725 g | 0.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range.
Diet & Feeding
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; clear single note ringing out then slowly fading away.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Eupherusa |
| Especies | Eupherusa cyanophrys |
Distribution
Oaxaca Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family