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Rufous Hummingbird

Selasphorus rufus

Near Threatened
पंखों का फैलाव
8.1 cm
वजन
3.72 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

The Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.1 cm and a weight of 3.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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के बारे में

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) known for its extraordinary migration, traveling up to 6,400 km between breeding grounds in Alaska and wintering areas in Mexico. Males have a brilliant orange-red gorget. The longest migration relative to body size of any bird.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 8.1 cm 3.2 in
वजन 3.72 g 0.13 oz

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Breeds from Alaska south to Oregon. Migrates up to 6,400 km to winter in Mexico, the longest migration relative to body size of any bird.

Diet & Feeding

Highly migratory nectarivore visiting a wide diversity of western North American flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders throughout the year.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-17 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Soft, liquid notes with gentle melancholy; mellow flowing sequence with subtle sadness in quiet forest.

वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Rufous Hummingbird has been recorded in 2 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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What does the Rufous Hummingbird eat?
Highly migratory nectarivore visiting a wide diversity of western North American flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders throughout the year.
Where does the Rufous Hummingbird live?
Breeds from Alaska south to Oregon. Migrates up to 6,400 km to winter in Mexico, the longest migration relative to body size of any bird.
Is the Rufous Hummingbird endangered?
The Rufous Hummingbird has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Rufous Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-17 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.
What does the Rufous Hummingbird sound like?
Soft, liquid notes with gentle melancholy; mellow flowing sequence with subtle sadness in quiet forest.
How big is the Rufous Hummingbird?
The Rufous Hummingbird has a wingspan of 8.1 cm, weight of 3.72 g.
What order and family does the Rufous Hummingbird belong to?
The Rufous Hummingbird (Selasphorus rufus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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