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Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
10,3 cm
Масса
3,3333333333333335 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

О нас

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found from the southwestern US to Mexico. Males have an iridescent blue throat and green body with a distinctive coral-red bill with dark tip. Nectarivore of desert canyons, oak woodland, and gardens. Often attracts attention with its squeaky calls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 10,3 cm 4.1 in
Масса 3,3333333333333335 g 0.12 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Buff-bellied Hummingbird: males with brilliant rose-red gorget; metallic green above; buff belly; rufous tail; females green above

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Found from the southwestern United States to central Mexico. Breeds in desert canyons; winters in western Mexico.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican thorn-forest and canyon habitats, probing wide-mouthed flowers. Gleans insects and spiders for essential protein.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP.

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

Rough, grating chatter with coarse texture; harsh series of notes interspersed with sharp emphatic chips.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Семейство Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Cynanthus
Виды Cynanthus latirostris

Distribution

Broad-billed Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Broad-billed Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican thorn-forest and canyon habitats, probing wide-mouthed flowers. Gleans insects and spiders for essential protein.
Where does the Broad-billed Hummingbird live?
Found from the southwestern United States to central Mexico. Breeds in desert canyons; winters in western Mexico.
Is the Broad-billed Hummingbird endangered?
The Broad-billed Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Broad-billed Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Broad-billed Hummingbird sound like?
Rough, grating chatter with coarse texture; harsh series of notes interspersed with sharp emphatic chips.
How big is the Broad-billed Hummingbird?
The Broad-billed Hummingbird has a wingspan of 10.3 cm, weight of 3.3333333333333335 g.
What order and family does the Broad-billed Hummingbird belong to?
The Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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