Costa's Hummingbird
Calypte costae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calypte-costae"></birdfyi-bird>소개
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) of arid western North America from California to Mexico. Males have a brilliant iridescent purple crown and gorget that extends along the sides of the neck. Nectarivore of desert scrub and gardens. Thrives in extreme desert heat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 8.9 cm | 3.5 in |
| 체중 | 3.4000000000000004 g | 0.12 oz |
식별
깃털
Crowned Woodnymph: males with brilliant iridescent violet crown; glittering green gorget; metallic green above; females green; spotted
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
Found in arid western North America from California to Mexico. Breeds in desert scrub; some populations resident year-round.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Mojave Desert scrub, favouring desert lavender and sage. Supplements nectar with insects and spiders for essential protein.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.
산란 수
2
소리
노래
Melodic, flute-like ascending scale; smooth bright notes climbing steadily in cheerful morning territorial delivery.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 과 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Calypte |
| 종 | Calypte costae |
Distribution
Costa's Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family