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Mexican Sheartail

Doricha eliza

Near Threatened
पंखों का फैलाव
7.7 cm
वजन
2.5 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

The Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.7 cm and a weight of 2.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and Cozumel Island. Males have elongated, slender outer tail feathers. Nectarivore of coastal scrub and gardens. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat destruction in its limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 7.7 cm 3.0 in
वजन 2.5 g 0.09 oz

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and Cozumel Island. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat destruction.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of dry scrub and coastal dunes, visiting Agave and Ipomoea flowers. Supplements with insects gleaned from vegetation.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Melodic, three-note ascending call; pure warm tones stepping upward smoothly, given clearly from tall perch.

वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Mexican Sheartail has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Mexican Sheartail eat?
Nectarivore of dry scrub and coastal dunes, visiting Agave and Ipomoea flowers. Supplements with insects gleaned from vegetation.
Where does the Mexican Sheartail live?
Endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and Cozumel Island. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat destruction.
Is the Mexican Sheartail endangered?
The Mexican Sheartail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Mexican Sheartail nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Mexican Sheartail sound like?
Melodic, three-note ascending call; pure warm tones stepping upward smoothly, given clearly from tall perch.
How big is the Mexican Sheartail?
The Mexican Sheartail has a wingspan of 7.7 cm, weight of 2.5 g.
What order and family does the Mexican Sheartail belong to?
The Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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