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Broad-billed Hummingbird

Cynanthus latirostris

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
10,3 cm
Ağırlık
3,3333333333333335 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes

The Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.3 cm and a weight of 3.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Hakkında

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found from the southwestern US to Mexico. Males have an iridescent blue throat and green body with a distinctive coral-red bill with dark tip. Nectarivore of desert canyons, oak woodland, and gardens. Often attracts attention with its squeaky calls.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 10,3 cm 4.1 in
Ağırlık 3,3333333333333335 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Found from the southwestern United States to central Mexico. Breeds in desert canyons; winters in western Mexico.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican thorn-forest and canyon habitats, probing wide-mouthed flowers. Gleans insects and spiders for essential protein.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Rough, grating chatter with coarse texture; harsh series of notes interspersed with sharp emphatic chips.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Broad-billed Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Broad-billed Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican thorn-forest and canyon habitats, probing wide-mouthed flowers. Gleans insects and spiders for essential protein.
Where does the Broad-billed Hummingbird live?
Found from the southwestern United States to central Mexico. Breeds in desert canyons; winters in western Mexico.
Is the Broad-billed Hummingbird endangered?
The Broad-billed Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Broad-billed Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Broad-billed Hummingbird sound like?
Rough, grating chatter with coarse texture; harsh series of notes interspersed with sharp emphatic chips.
How big is the Broad-billed Hummingbird?
The Broad-billed Hummingbird has a wingspan of 10.3 cm, weight of 3.3333333333333335 g.
What order and family does the Broad-billed Hummingbird belong to?
The Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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