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Cinnamon Hummingbird

Amazilia rutila

Least Concern
Envergure
11,4 cm
Poids
4,725 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes
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À propos

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in dry to semi-humid habitats along the Pacific coast from Mexico to Costa Rica. Entirely cinnamon-rufous underparts, unusual for a hummingbird. Nectarivore of dry forest, scrub, and gardens.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 11,4 cm 4.5 in
Poids 4,725 g 0.17 oz

Identification

Plumage

Black-faced Coucal (alt): black face mask; dark brown mantle; rufous wings; pale buff below; red eye; long dark graduated tail

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found along the Pacific coast from Mexico to Costa Rica. Resident in dry forest, scrub, and gardens.

Diet & Feeding

Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Sharp, emphatic chip note repeated quickly; clean staccato delivery with forceful attack during territory announcement.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Amazilia
Espèces Amazilia rutila

Distribution

Cinnamon Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded
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Foire aux questions

What does the Cinnamon Hummingbird eat?
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Where does the Cinnamon Hummingbird live?
Found along the Pacific coast from Mexico to Costa Rica. Resident in dry forest, scrub, and gardens.
Is the Cinnamon Hummingbird endangered?
The Cinnamon Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Cinnamon Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Cinnamon Hummingbird sound like?
Sharp, emphatic chip note repeated quickly; clean staccato delivery with forceful attack during territory announcement.
How big is the Cinnamon Hummingbird?
The Cinnamon Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.4 cm, weight of 4.725 g.
What order and family does the Cinnamon Hummingbird belong to?
The Cinnamon Hummingbird (Amazilia rutila) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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