Mexican Woodnymph
Eupherusa ridgwayi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eupherusa-ridgwayi"></birdfyi-bird>The Mexican Woodnymph (Eupherusa ridgwayi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the Pacific lowlands of western Mexico from Nayarit to Guerrero. Green plumage with rufous belly. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous forest. Named after the American ornithologist Robert Ridgway. A Mexican endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 3,733333333333333 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to the Pacific lowlands of western Mexico from Nayarit to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Rapid, light twittering cascade; high airy notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence above flowers.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eupherusa |
| Espèces | Eupherusa ridgwayi |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family