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Bahama Hummingbird

Nesophlox evelynae

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
8,0 cm
Ağırlık
2,85 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes

The Bahama Hummingbird (Nesophlox evelynae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8 cm and a weight of 2.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Hakkında

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Bahamas. Green plumage with a rose-pink gorget (males) and forked tail. Nectarivore of scrub and garden flowers across the archipelago. The most common hummingbird in the Bahamas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 8,0 cm 3.1 in
Ağırlık 2,85 g 0.10 oz

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Endemic to the Bahamas archipelago. Resident across the islands in scrub, gardens, and forest edges at low elevations.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Bahamian scrub, visiting diverse flowering plants. Takes small insects and spiders to supplement nectar intake.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Thin, insect-like buzz with monotone quality; continuous high-frequency trill barely distinguishable from insects.

Taksonomi

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

External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Bahama Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Bahamian scrub, visiting diverse flowering plants. Takes small insects and spiders to supplement nectar intake.
Where does the Bahama Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the Bahamas archipelago. Resident across the islands in scrub, gardens, and forest edges at low elevations.
Is the Bahama Hummingbird endangered?
The Bahama Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Bahama Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
What does the Bahama Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, insect-like buzz with monotone quality; continuous high-frequency trill barely distinguishable from insects.
How big is the Bahama Hummingbird?
The Bahama Hummingbird has a wingspan of 8.0 cm, weight of 2.85 g.
What order and family does the Bahama Hummingbird belong to?
The Bahama Hummingbird (Nesophlox evelynae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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