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Bahama Hummingbird

Nesophlox evelynae

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
8,0 cm
Khối Lượng
2,85 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 8,0 cm 3.1 in
Khối Lượng 2,85 g 0.10 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Fork-tailed Emerald: males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; forked tail; white underparts; females green; spotted

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

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

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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

Phân Loại Học

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

External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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