Lucifer Hummingbird
Calothorax lucifer
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calothorax-lucifer"></birdfyi-bird>The Lucifer Hummingbird (Calothorax lucifer) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.9 cm and a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
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 |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 7.9 cm | 3.1 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 3.4000000000000004 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
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.
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พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 19-24 days.
จำนวนไข่
2
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Buzzy, sustained trill with monotonous quality; low-pitched continuous vibration with little variation throughout.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Calothorax |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Calothorax lucifer |
Distribution
Lucifer Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family