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Lucifer Hummingbird

Calothorax lucifer

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
7,9 cm
Berat
3,4000000000000004 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Lucifer Hummingbird (Calothorax lucifer) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.9 cm and a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in arid habitats from the southwestern United States to Honduras. Males have an iridescent magenta-purple gorget that extends down the throat like a flame. Long, decurved bill. Nectarivore of agave flowers and desert scrub.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 7,9 cm 3.1 in
Berat 3,4000000000000004 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in arid habitats from the southwestern United States to Honduras. Breeds in desert canyons; winters in central Mexico.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore specialising in agave and ocotillo blooms in Chihuahuan Desert. Supplements nectar with small insects and spiders for protein.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 19-24 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Buzzy, sustained trill with monotonous quality; low-pitched continuous vibration with little variation throughout.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Calothorax
Spesies Calothorax lucifer

Distribution

Lucifer Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Lucifer Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore specialising in agave and ocotillo blooms in Chihuahuan Desert. Supplements nectar with small insects and spiders for protein.
Where does the Lucifer Hummingbird live?
Found in arid habitats from the southwestern United States to Honduras. Breeds in desert canyons; winters in central Mexico.
Is the Lucifer Hummingbird endangered?
The Lucifer Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Lucifer Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 19-24 days.
What does the Lucifer Hummingbird sound like?
Buzzy, sustained trill with monotonous quality; low-pitched continuous vibration with little variation throughout.
How big is the Lucifer Hummingbird?
The Lucifer Hummingbird has a wingspan of 7.9 cm, weight of 3.4000000000000004 g.
What order and family does the Lucifer Hummingbird belong to?
The Lucifer Hummingbird (Calothorax lucifer) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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