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White-eared Hummingbird

Basilinna leucotis

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
10,9 cm
Khối Lượng
3,4000000000000004 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The White-eared Hummingbird (Basilinna leucotis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.9 cm and a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in mountain forests from the southwestern US to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Green plumage with bold white ear stripe and turquoise throat (males). Nectarivore of pine-oak and cloud forest. Common at highland feeders.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 10,9 cm 4.3 in
Khối Lượng 3,4000000000000004 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in mountain forests from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Resident in pine-oak forest.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Guatemalan pine-oak forests, visiting flowering epiphytes. Supplements with insects and spiders from vegetation.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Deep, resonant churring with powerful carrying quality; rich low buzzing trill audible at impressive range.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Basilinna
Loài Basilinna leucotis

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the White-eared Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Guatemalan pine-oak forests, visiting flowering epiphytes. Supplements with insects and spiders from vegetation.
Where does the White-eared Hummingbird live?
Found in mountain forests from the southwestern United States to Nicaragua at 1,500-3,000 m. Resident in pine-oak forest.
Is the White-eared Hummingbird endangered?
The White-eared Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-eared Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.
What does the White-eared Hummingbird sound like?
Deep, resonant churring with powerful carrying quality; rich low buzzing trill audible at impressive range.
How big is the White-eared Hummingbird?
The White-eared Hummingbird has a wingspan of 10.9 cm, weight of 3.4000000000000004 g.
What order and family does the White-eared Hummingbird belong to?
The White-eared Hummingbird (Basilinna leucotis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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