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Mexican Sheartail

Doricha eliza

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
7,7 cm
Khối Lượng
2,5 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and Cozumel Island. Males have elongated, slender outer tail feathers. Nectarivore of coastal scrub and gardens. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat destruction in its limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 7,7 cm 3.0 in
Khối Lượng 2,5 g 0.09 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Xantus's Hummingbird: males with glittering green gorget; metallic green above; rufous tail; cinnamon underparts; sexually dimorphic

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and Cozumel Island. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat destruction.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of dry scrub and coastal dunes, visiting Agave and Ipomoea flowers. Supplements with insects gleaned from vegetation.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Melodic, three-note ascending call; pure warm tones stepping upward smoothly, given clearly from tall perch.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Mexican Sheartail has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Mexican Sheartail eat?
Nectarivore of dry scrub and coastal dunes, visiting Agave and Ipomoea flowers. Supplements with insects gleaned from vegetation.
Where does the Mexican Sheartail live?
Endemic to the Yucatán Peninsula of Mexico and Cozumel Island. Classified as Near Threatened due to habitat destruction.
Is the Mexican Sheartail endangered?
The Mexican Sheartail has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Mexican Sheartail nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Mexican Sheartail sound like?
Melodic, three-note ascending call; pure warm tones stepping upward smoothly, given clearly from tall perch.
How big is the Mexican Sheartail?
The Mexican Sheartail has a wingspan of 7.7 cm, weight of 2.5 g.
What order and family does the Mexican Sheartail belong to?
The Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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