Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Amazilia yucatanensis
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À propos
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found from southern Texas through eastern Mexico to Belize and Guatemala. Green upperparts, buff-orange belly, and red bill with dark tip. Nectarivore of gardens, citrus groves, and forest edges. Common at Texas Gulf Coast feeders.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 11,0 cm | 4.3 in |
| Poids | 4,175 g | 0.15 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Steere's Coucal: dark brown above with iridescent gloss; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; Philippine island species
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found from southern Texas through eastern Mexico to Belize and Guatemala. Resident in Gulf Coast lowlands.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from Yucatán flowering trees and garden plants; supplements with insects and spiders for protein.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy silvery quality; high light notes cascading softly near flowers.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Amazilia |
| Espèces | Amazilia yucatanensis |
Distribution
Buff-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family