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Magnificent Hummingbird

Eugenes fulgens

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,4 cm
Berat
7,81 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A large hummingbird (13 cm) found in highlands from the southwestern United States to Panama. Males have a spectacular magenta-purple gorget, dark green body, and black breast. Nectarivore of mountain meadows and pine-oak forests. Known for its dramatic courtship dive displays.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Berat 7,81 g 0.28 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Esmeraldas Woodstar (alt): tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females spotted below

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in montane forest and pine-oak woodland from southwestern USA south through Mexico to Honduras. 1,200–3,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American highland forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Supplements with small arthropods.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Thin, high-pitched sibilant trill; rapid soft buzzing sustained gently during slow hover near cloud forest flowers.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Magnificent Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Magnificent Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American highland forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia. Supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Magnificent Hummingbird live?
Found in montane forest and pine-oak woodland from southwestern USA south through Mexico to Honduras. 1,200–3,500 m.
Is the Magnificent Hummingbird endangered?
The Magnificent Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Magnificent Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days.
What does the Magnificent Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, high-pitched sibilant trill; rapid soft buzzing sustained gently during slow hover near cloud forest flowers.
How big is the Magnificent Hummingbird?
The Magnificent Hummingbird has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 7.81 g.
What order and family does the Magnificent Hummingbird belong to?
The Magnificent Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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