Lucifer Hummingbird
Calothorax lucifer
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in arid habitats from the southwestern United States to Honduras. Males have an iridescent magenta-purple gorget that extends down the throat like a flame. Long, decurved bill. Nectarivore of agave flowers and desert scrub.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 7,9 cm | 3.1 in |
| Peso | 3,4000000000000004 g | 0.12 oz |
Identificação
Plumagem
Dusky Hummingbird: males with iridescent violet gorget; metallic green above; dusky-gray underparts; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Found in arid habitats from the southwestern United States to Honduras. Breeds in desert canyons; winters in central Mexico.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore specialising in agave and ocotillo blooms in Chihuahuan Desert. Supplements nectar with small insects and spiders for protein.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 19-24 days.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Buzzy, sustained trill with monotonous quality; low-pitched continuous vibration with little variation throughout.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Calothorax |
| Espécies | Calothorax lucifer |
Distribution
Lucifer Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family