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Magnificent Hummingbird

Eugenes fulgens

Least Concern
Envergure
14,4 cm
Poids
7,81 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

The Magnificent Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.4 cm and a weight of 7.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

A large hummingbird (13 cm) found in highlands from the southwestern United States to Panama. Males have a spectacular magenta-purple gorget, dark green body, and black breast. Nectarivore of mountain meadows and pine-oak forests. Known for its dramatic courtship dive displays.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Poids 7,81 g 0.28 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found in montane forest and pine-oak woodland from southwestern USA south through Mexico to Honduras. 1,200–3,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American highland forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Supplements with small arthropods.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Thin, high-pitched sibilant trill; rapid soft buzzing sustained gently during slow hover near cloud forest flowers.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Magnificent Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Magnificent Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American highland forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Magnificent Hummingbird live?
Found in montane forest and pine-oak woodland from southwestern USA south through Mexico to Honduras. 1,200–3,500 m.
Is the Magnificent Hummingbird endangered?
The Magnificent Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Magnificent Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days.
What does the Magnificent Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, high-pitched sibilant trill; rapid soft buzzing sustained gently during slow hover near cloud forest flowers.
How big is the Magnificent Hummingbird?
The Magnificent Hummingbird has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 7.81 g.
What order and family does the Magnificent Hummingbird belong to?
The Magnificent Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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