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Oaxaca Hummingbird

Eupherusa cyanophrys

Endangered
Envergure
11,7 cm
Poids
4,725 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, southwestern Mexico. Green plumage with blue supercilium (eyebrow). Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range in the Sierra de Miahuatlán.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 11,7 cm 4.6 in
Poids 4,725 g 0.17 oz

Identification

Plumage

Striped Cuckoo: pale brown-white below with dark streaks; boldly streaked dark brown above; long white-tipped tail; pale supercilium

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range.

Diet & Feeding

Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Statut de conservation

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; clear single note ringing out then slowly fading away.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Oaxaca Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Foire aux questions

What does the Oaxaca Hummingbird eat?
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Oaxaca Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range.
Is the Oaxaca Hummingbird endangered?
The Oaxaca Hummingbird has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Oaxaca Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Oaxaca Hummingbird sound like?
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; clear single note ringing out then slowly fading away.
How big is the Oaxaca Hummingbird?
The Oaxaca Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.7 cm, weight of 4.725 g.
What order and family does the Oaxaca Hummingbird belong to?
The Oaxaca Hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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