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Golden-crowned Emerald

Cynanthus auriceps

Least Concern
Ağırlık
2,2 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes

Hakkında

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Males have a golden crown and green body. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous and semi-arid forest. A Mexican endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Ağırlık 2,2 g 0.08 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

Charming Hummingbird: males with brilliant violet-blue gorget; metallic green above; white flanks; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.

Diet & Feeding

Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful churring vibration carrying impressively across open slopes.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familya Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Cynanthus
Türler Cynanthus auriceps

External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Golden-crowned Emerald eat?
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Golden-crowned Emerald live?
Endemic to the Pacific slope of western Mexico from Sinaloa to Guerrero. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Is the Golden-crowned Emerald endangered?
The Golden-crowned Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Golden-crowned Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Golden-crowned Emerald sound like?
Deep, resonant trill with buzzing quality; powerful churring vibration carrying impressively across open slopes.
How big is the Golden-crowned Emerald?
The Golden-crowned Emerald has a weight of 2.2 g.
What order and family does the Golden-crowned Emerald belong to?
The Golden-crowned Emerald (Cynanthus auriceps) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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