Mexican Hermit
Phaethornis mexicanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="phaethornis-mexicanus"></birdfyi-bird>The Mexican Hermit (Phaethornis mexicanus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 4.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
A medium-sized hermit hummingbird (13-14 cm) endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Nayarit to Oaxaca. Green plumage with buff underparts and long, white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of tropical dry and humid forests. Recently split from Long-billed Hermit.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 13.4 cm | 5.3 in |
| वजन | 4.5 g | 0.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Endemic to northwestern Mexico in Sinaloa, Jalisco, and Nayarit in dry tropical forest. Sea level to 1,200 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore adapted to curved corolla flowers via trap-lining. Supplements nectar with small spiders caught near bromeliads.
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अंडों की संख्या
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ध्वनि
गीत
Rapid, buzzy trill rising in pitch; ascending cascade of rough notes gaining speed and urgency before abrupt stop.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| कुल | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phaethornis |
| प्रजातियां | Phaethornis mexicanus |
Distribution
Mexican Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.
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