Xantus's Hummingbird
Basilinna xantusii
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the cape region of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Green plumage with a rufous-chestnut breast and white eye-stripe. Nectarivore of dry scrub and thorn forest. A Baja California endemic named after Hungarian naturalist John Xantus.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 10,2 cm | 4.0 in |
| Poids | 3,525 g | 0.12 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Great Blue Turaco: large; brilliant turquoise-blue body; yellow-red bill; red-tipped yellow crest; black-tipped blue tail; unique
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to the cape region of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Resident in dry scrub and thorn forest.
Diet & Feeding
Endemic to Baja California; feeds on nectar from desert blooms and supplements with small insects and spiders for protein.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
High, crystalline twittering with bright silvery quality; rapid light notes cascading freely in aerial display.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Basilinna |
| Espèces | Basilinna xantusii |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family