Magnificent Hummingbird
Eugenes fulgens
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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 |
Identification
Plumage
Esmeraldas Woodstar (alt): tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females spotted below
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
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.
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