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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소개
소형 벌새로 체장 6–7cm이며, 상면은 녹색이고 아랫면은 흰색이다. 자메이카와 히스파니올라의 숲, 정원, 관목지에 서식한다. 꽃의 꿀과 작은 곤충을 먹는다. 관심 필요 종이다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 7.3 cm | 2.9 in |
| 체중 | 2.174 g | 0.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
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.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
산란 수
2
소리
노래
Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic rhythm; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly with coarse texture from perch.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 과 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Mellisuga |
| 종 | Mellisuga minima |
Distribution
Vervain Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family