Costa's Hummingbird
Calypte costae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="calypte-costae"></birdfyi-bird>The Costa's Hummingbird (Calypte costae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8.9 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 (8-9 cm) of arid western North America from California to Mexico. Males have a brilliant iridescent purple crown and gorget that extends along the sides of the neck. Nectarivore of desert scrub and gardens. Thrives in extreme desert heat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 8.9 cm | 3.5 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 3.4000000000000004 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
Found in arid western North America from California to Mexico. Breeds in desert scrub; some populations resident year-round.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Mojave Desert scrub, favouring desert lavender and sage. Supplements nectar with insects and spiders for essential protein.
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.
จำนวนไข่
2
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Melodic, flute-like ascending scale; smooth bright notes climbing steadily in cheerful morning territorial delivery.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Calypte |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Calypte costae |
Distribution
Costa's Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family