Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Orthorhyncus cristatus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="orthorhyncus-cristatus"></birdfyi-bird>The Antillean Crested Hummingbird (Orthorhyncus cristatus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.4 cm and a weight of 3.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Males have a brilliant green crest. Dark plumage. Nectarivore of gardens, forests, and plantations. The most common and widespread hummingbird in the eastern Caribbean islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 9.4 cm | 3.7 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 3.2600000000000002 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
Widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Resident on most eastern Caribbean islands.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Lesser Antillean gardens and forest edges, visiting diverse native blooms. Supplements with small insects and spiders.
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พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
จำนวนไข่
2
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high-pitched buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship display.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Orthorhyncus |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Orthorhyncus cristatus |
Distribution
Antillean Crested Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family