Antillean Crested Hummingbird

Antillean Crested Hummingbird

Orthorhyncus cristatus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
9,4 cm
Berat
3,2600000000000002 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Males have a brilliant green crest. Dark plumage. Nectarivore of gardens, forests, and plantations. The most common and widespread hummingbird in the eastern Caribbean islands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 9,4 cm 3.7 in
Berat 3,2600000000000002 g 0.11 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Ruwenzori Turaco: rich green body; red facial skin; pale blue-green crest; crimson flight feathers; white streak below eye

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Resident on most eastern Caribbean islands.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Lesser Antillean gardens and forest edges, visiting diverse native blooms. Supplements with small insects and spiders.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high-pitched buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship display.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Antillean Crested 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 Antillean Crested Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Lesser Antillean gardens and forest edges, visiting diverse native blooms. Supplements with small insects and spiders.
Where does the Antillean Crested Hummingbird live?
Widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Resident on most eastern Caribbean islands.
Is the Antillean Crested Hummingbird endangered?
The Antillean Crested Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Antillean Crested Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
What does the Antillean Crested Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high-pitched buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship display.
How big is the Antillean Crested Hummingbird?
The Antillean Crested Hummingbird has a wingspan of 9.4 cm, weight of 3.2600000000000002 g.
What order and family does the Antillean Crested Hummingbird belong to?
The Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Orthorhyncus cristatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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