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Bahama Hummingbird

Nesophlox evelynae

Least Concern
날개 폭
8.0 cm
체중
2.85 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Bahamas. Green plumage with a rose-pink gorget (males) and forked tail. Nectarivore of scrub and garden flowers across the archipelago. The most common hummingbird in the Bahamas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 8.0 cm 3.1 in
체중 2.85 g 0.10 oz

식별

깃털

Fork-tailed Emerald: males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; forked tail; white underparts; females green; spotted

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Endemic to the Bahamas archipelago. Resident across the islands in scrub, gardens, and forest edges at low elevations.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Bahamian scrub, visiting diverse flowering plants. Takes small insects and spiders to supplement nectar intake.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Thin, insect-like buzz with monotone quality; continuous high-frequency trill barely distinguishable from insects.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Nesophlox
Nesophlox evelynae

External Databases

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What does the Bahama Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Bahamian scrub, visiting diverse flowering plants. Takes small insects and spiders to supplement nectar intake.
Where does the Bahama Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the Bahamas archipelago. Resident across the islands in scrub, gardens, and forest edges at low elevations.
Is the Bahama Hummingbird endangered?
The Bahama Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bahama Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
What does the Bahama Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, insect-like buzz with monotone quality; continuous high-frequency trill barely distinguishable from insects.
How big is the Bahama Hummingbird?
The Bahama Hummingbird has a wingspan of 8.0 cm, weight of 2.85 g.
What order and family does the Bahama Hummingbird belong to?
The Bahama Hummingbird (Nesophlox evelynae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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