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Golden-crowned Emerald

Cynanthus auriceps

Least Concern
वजन
2.2 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

के बारे में

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Males have a golden crown and green body. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous and semi-arid forest. A Mexican endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
वजन 2.2 g 0.08 oz

पहचान

पंख

Charming Hummingbird: males with brilliant violet-blue gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.

Diet & Feeding

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

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful churring vibration carrying impressively across open slopes.

वर्गिकी

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

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Golden-crowned Emerald eat?
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Golden-crowned Emerald live?
Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Is the Golden-crowned Emerald endangered?
The Golden-crowned Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Golden-crowned Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Golden-crowned Emerald sound like?
Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful churring vibration carrying impressively across open slopes.
How big is the Golden-crowned Emerald?
The Golden-crowned Emerald has a weight of 2.2 g.
What order and family does the Golden-crowned Emerald belong to?
The Golden-crowned Emerald (Cynanthus auriceps) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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