Vervain Hummingbird
Mellisuga minima
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<birdfyi-bird slug="mellisuga-minima"></birdfyi-bird>The Vervain Hummingbird (Mellisuga minima) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.3 cm and a weight of 2.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
ジャマイカとイスパニョーラ島に生息するベルベットハミングバード。体長5〜6cm。世界最小のハチドリの一つ。緑色の体で花の蜜を主食とする。低危険種。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 7.3 cm | 2.9 in |
| 体重 | 2.174 g | 0.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布域
Endemic to Jamaica and Hispaniola in the Caribbean. Resident in gardens, forest edges, and lowland to montane habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in forest edges and gardens of Jamaica and Hispaniola. Supplements with tiny insects and spiders gleaned from leaves.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic rhythm; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly with coarse texture from perch.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Mellisuga |
| 種 | Mellisuga minima |
Distribution
Vervain Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family