Beautiful Hummingbird
Calothorax pulcher
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calothorax-pulcher"></birdfyi-bird>The Beautiful Hummingbird (Calothorax pulcher) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.4 cm and a weight of 2.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to southwestern Mexico in Guerrero and Oaxaca. Males have a magenta gorget similar to Lucifer Hummingbird. Long, decurved bill. Nectarivore of dry forest and thorn scrub. A Mexican endemic with restricted range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 7,4 cm | 2.9 in |
| Масса | 2,6575 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Endemic to southwestern Mexico in Guerrero and Oaxaca. Resident in dry forest and thorn scrub at 600-2,000 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from dry-forest flowers in Oaxaca, hovering at low scrub blooms. Catches gnats and spiders to supplement the diet.
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Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
Размер кладки
2
Звук
Пение
Soft, pure whistle with plaintive character; gentle wavering tone fading gently in dense cloud forest shade.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Семейство | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Calothorax |
| Виды | Calothorax pulcher |
Distribution
Beautiful Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family