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Oaxaca Hummingbird

Eupherusa cyanophrys

Endangered
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
11,7 cm
Khối Lượng
4,725 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The Oaxaca Hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 4.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, southwestern Mexico. Green plumage with blue supercilium (eyebrow). Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range in the Sierra de Miahuatlán.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 11,7 cm 4.6 in
Khối Lượng 4,725 g 0.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range.

Diet & Feeding

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

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; clear single note ringing out then slowly fading away.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Oaxaca Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Oaxaca Hummingbird eat?
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Oaxaca Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the mountains of Oaxaca, Mexico. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range.
Is the Oaxaca Hummingbird endangered?
The Oaxaca Hummingbird has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Oaxaca Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Oaxaca Hummingbird sound like?
Pure, sustained whistle with bell-like clarity; clear single note ringing out then slowly fading away.
How big is the Oaxaca Hummingbird?
The Oaxaca Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.7 cm, weight of 4.725 g.
What order and family does the Oaxaca Hummingbird belong to?
The Oaxaca Hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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