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Bumblebee Hummingbird

Selasphorus heloisa

Least Concern
น้ำหนัก
2.35 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

The Bumblebee Hummingbird (Selasphorus heloisa) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 2.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the mountains of Mexico at 1,800-3,500 m. Males have a magenta gorget. Named for its resemblance to a bumblebee in size. Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. One of the smallest hummingbirds in Mexico.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
น้ำหนัก 2.35 g 0.08 oz

Habitat & Range

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Endemic to the mountains of Mexico at 1,800-3,500 m elevation. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in pine-oak highlands of Mexico, hovering at small tubular blooms. Gleans insects and spiders for protein.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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Thin, high whistle with delicate quality; soft pure note barely audible beyond close range in undergrowth.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
วงศ์ตระกูล Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Selasphorus
ชนิดพันธุ์ Selasphorus heloisa

External Databases

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What does the Bumblebee Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in pine-oak highlands of Mexico, hovering at small tubular blooms. Gleans insects and spiders for protein.
Where does the Bumblebee Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the mountains of Mexico at 1,800-3,500 m elevation. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest edges.
Is the Bumblebee Hummingbird endangered?
The Bumblebee Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Bumblebee Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, high whistle with delicate quality; soft pure note barely audible beyond close range in undergrowth.
How big is the Bumblebee Hummingbird?
The Bumblebee Hummingbird has a weight of 2.35 g.
What order and family does the Bumblebee Hummingbird belong to?
The Bumblebee Hummingbird (Selasphorus heloisa) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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