Tres Marias Hummingbird
Cynanthus lawrencei
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off western Mexico. Green plumage. Recently split from Broad-billed Hummingbird. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous forest on the islands. A very range-restricted island endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 10,0 cm | 3.9 in |
| Poids | 3,05 g | 0.11 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rufous-tailed Hummingbird: males with iridescent green gorget; metallic green above; rufous tail; buff underparts; females similar
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to the Tres Marías Islands off the Pacific coast of western Mexico. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from Tres Marias Island flowers; diet supplemented with small insects and spiders foraged from vegetation.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; single clear note ringing out then slowly fading in air.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Cynanthus |
| Espèces | Cynanthus lawrencei |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family