Xantus's Hummingbird
Basilinna xantusii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="basilinna-xantusii"></birdfyi-bird>The Xantus's Hummingbird (Basilinna xantusii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.2 cm and a weight of 3.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the cape region of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Green plumage with a rufous-chestnut breast and white eye-stripe. Nectarivore of dry scrub and thorn forest. A Baja California endemic named after Hungarian naturalist John Xantus.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 10.2 cm | 4.0 in |
| वजन | 3.525 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Endemic to the cape region of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Resident in dry scrub and thorn forest.
Diet & Feeding
Endemic to Baja California; feeds on nectar from desert blooms and supplements with small insects and spiders for protein.
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2
ध्वनि
गीत
High, crystalline twittering with bright silvery quality; rapid light notes cascading freely in aerial display.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| कुल | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Basilinna |
| प्रजातियां | Basilinna xantusii |
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