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White-eared Hummingbird

Basilinna leucotis

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
10.9 cm
वजन
3.4000000000000004 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

The White-eared Hummingbird (Basilinna leucotis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.9 cm and a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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के बारे में

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in mountain forests from the southwestern US to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Green plumage with bold white ear stripe and turquoise throat (males). Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Common at highland feeders.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 10.9 cm 4.3 in
वजन 3.4000000000000004 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Found in mountain forests from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Resident in pine-oak forest.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Guatemalan pine-oak forests, visiting flowering epiphytes. Supplements with insects and spiders from vegetation.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Deep, resonant churring with powerful carrying quality; rich low buzzing trill audible at impressive range.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
कुल Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Basilinna
प्रजातियां Basilinna leucotis

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What does the White-eared Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Guatemalan pine-oak forests, visiting flowering epiphytes. Supplements with insects and spiders from vegetation.
Where does the White-eared Hummingbird live?
Found in mountain forests from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Resident in pine-oak forest.
Is the White-eared Hummingbird endangered?
The White-eared Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-eared Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.
What does the White-eared Hummingbird sound like?
Deep, resonant churring with powerful carrying quality; rich low buzzing trill audible at impressive range.
How big is the White-eared Hummingbird?
The White-eared Hummingbird has a wingspan of 10.9 cm, weight of 3.4000000000000004 g.
What order and family does the White-eared Hummingbird belong to?
The White-eared Hummingbird (Basilinna leucotis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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