Amazilia Hummingbird
Amazilis amazilia
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Green plumage with variable rusty-orange underparts. Nectarivore of desert scrub, gardens, and river valleys. Adapted to arid Pacific environments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 5,066666666666666 g | 0.18 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Coucal (Celebes): dark glossy black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; Sulawesi island endemic coucal
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in arid coastal lowlands of western Peru and Ecuador. Resident in desert scrub and river valleys.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 17-25 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Buzzy, high-pitched trill with insect-like quality; rapid sustained vibration barely distinguishable from insects.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Amazilis |
| Espèces | Amazilis amazilia |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family