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Cozumel Emerald

Cynanthus forficatus

Least Concern
Berat
2,5 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes
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Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to Cozumel Island off the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. Green plumage with a forked tail. Nectarivore of the island's tropical forest and gardens. A very range-restricted island endemic. Classified as Vulnerable.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 2,5 g 0.09 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Edward's Hummingbird: males with iridescent blue gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to Cozumel Island off the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. Classified as Vulnerable due to its tiny island range.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders caught near flowers.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, high-pitched twittering barely audible; delicate minute notes cascading gently near flowering trees.

Taksonomi

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

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Cozumel Emerald eat?
Nectarivore specialising in tubular blossoms; supplements the floral nectar diet with tiny insects and spiders caught near flowers.
Where does the Cozumel Emerald live?
Endemic to Cozumel Island off the Yucatán Peninsula, Mexico. Classified as Vulnerable due to its tiny island range.
Is the Cozumel Emerald endangered?
The Cozumel Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Cozumel Emerald sound like?
Soft, high-pitched twittering barely audible; delicate minute notes cascading gently near flowering trees.
How big is the Cozumel Emerald?
The Cozumel Emerald has a weight of 2.5 g.
What order and family does the Cozumel Emerald belong to?
The Cozumel Emerald (Cynanthus forficatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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