Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Orthorhyncus cristatus
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Giới Thiệu
A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Males have a brilliant green crest. Dark plumage. Nectarivore of gardens, forests, and plantations. The most common and widespread hummingbird in the eastern Caribbean islands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 9,4 cm | 3.7 in |
| Khối Lượng | 3,2600000000000002 g | 0.11 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Ruwenzori Turaco: rich green body; red facial skin; pale blue-green crest; crimson flight feathers; white streak below eye
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Widespread across the Lesser Antilles from Puerto Rico to Grenada. Resident on most eastern Caribbean islands.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Lesser Antillean gardens and forest edges, visiting diverse native blooms. Supplements with small insects and spiders.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 19-21 days.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Thin, wavering sibilant trill; soft high-pitched buzzing with pulsing rhythm during slow courtship display.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Orthorhyncus |
| Loài | Orthorhyncus cristatus |
Distribution
Antillean Crested Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family