Bumblebee Hummingbird
Selasphorus heloisa
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소개
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the mountains of Mexico at 1,800-3,500 m. Males have a magenta gorget. Named for its resemblance to a bumblebee in size. Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. One of the smallest hummingbirds in Mexico.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 체중 | 2.35 g | 0.08 oz |
식별
깃털
Steely-vented Hummingbird (alt): males with steel-blue gorget; metallic green above; steel-blue tail; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
Endemic to the mountains of Mexico at 1,800-3,500 m elevation. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in pine-oak highlands of Mexico, hovering at small tubular blooms. Gleans insects and spiders for protein.
보전 상태
소리
노래
Thin, high whistle with delicate quality; soft pure note barely audible beyond close range in undergrowth.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 과 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Selasphorus |
| 종 | Selasphorus heloisa |
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