Scissor-tailed Hummingbird
Hylonympha macrocerca
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hylonympha-macrocerca"></birdfyi-bird>The Scissor-tailed Hummingbird (Hylonympha macrocerca) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.3 cm and a weight of 7.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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À propos
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm plus elongated tail in males, total 18-20 cm) endemic to the Paria Peninsula of northeastern Venezuela. Males have deeply forked, scissor-like tail streamers. Nectarivore of humid montane forest. Classified as Endangered.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 13,3 cm | 5.2 in |
| Poids | 7,25 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to the Paria Peninsula of northeastern Venezuela in cloud forest at 700–1,200 m. Critically endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Venezuelan cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and diverse forest flowers. Catches small insects near blooms.
Statut de conservation
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Chant
Sharp, emphatic chip note repeated rapidly; clean staccato delivery with rising intensity during territorial display.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Hylonympha |
| Espèces | Hylonympha macrocerca |
Distribution
Scissor-tailed Hummingbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family