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Dusky Hummingbird

Phaeoptila sordida

Least Concern
Berat
3,9199999999999995 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to arid regions of central and southern Mexico. Dull olive-grey plumage, unusually drab for a hummingbird. Long, slightly decurved bill. Nectarivore of dry scrub and thorn forest. Adapted to xeric habitats.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 3,9199999999999995 g 0.14 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Pirre Hummingbird: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to arid regions of central and southern Mexico. Resident in dry scrub and thorn forest from Puebla to Oaxaca.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from dry-forest flowers and flowering cacti in Mexico. Supplements diet with insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

High, crystalline notes in animated phrase; clear bright tones cascading smoothly in lively vocal display.

Taksonomi

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

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Dusky Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from dry-forest flowers and flowering cacti in Mexico. Supplements diet with insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Where does the Dusky Hummingbird live?
Endemic to arid regions of central and southern Mexico. Resident in dry scrub and thorn forest from Puebla to Oaxaca.
Is the Dusky Hummingbird endangered?
The Dusky Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Dusky Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Dusky Hummingbird sound like?
High, crystalline notes in animated phrase; clear bright tones cascading smoothly in lively vocal display.
How big is the Dusky Hummingbird?
The Dusky Hummingbird has a weight of 3.9199999999999995 g.
What order and family does the Dusky Hummingbird belong to?
The Dusky Hummingbird (Phaeoptila sordida) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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