Mexican Sheartail
Doricha eliza
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<birdfyi-bird slug="doricha-eliza"></birdfyi-bird>The Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.7 cm and a weight of 2.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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Sobre
A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and Cozumel Island. Males have elongated, slender outer tail feathers. Nectarivore of coastal scrub and gardens. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat destruction in its limited range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 7,7 cm | 3.0 in |
| Peso | 2,5 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and Cozumel Island. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat destruction.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of dry scrub and coastal dunes, visiting Agave and Ipomoea flowers. Supplements with insects gleaned from vegetation.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Nidificação
Nest type: CP.
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Melodic, three-note ascending call; pure warm tones stepping upward smoothly, given clearly from tall perch.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Doricha |
| Espécies | Doricha eliza |
Distribution
Mexican Sheartail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family