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Golden-crowned Emerald

Cynanthus auriceps

Least Concern
体重
2.2 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Males have a golden crown and green body. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous and semi-arid forest. A Mexican endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 2.2 g 0.08 oz

識別

羽毛

Charming Hummingbird: males with brilliant violet-blue gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

分布域

Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.

Diet & Feeding

Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful churring vibration carrying impressively across open slopes.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Cynanthus
Cynanthus auriceps

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よくある質問

What does the Golden-crowned Emerald eat?
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Golden-crowned Emerald live?
Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Is the Golden-crowned Emerald endangered?
The Golden-crowned Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Golden-crowned Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Golden-crowned Emerald sound like?
Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful churring vibration carrying impressively across open slopes.
How big is the Golden-crowned Emerald?
The Golden-crowned Emerald has a weight of 2.2 g.
What order and family does the Golden-crowned Emerald belong to?
The Golden-crowned Emerald (Cynanthus auriceps) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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