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Xantus's Hummingbird

Basilinna xantusii

Least Concern
翼展
10.2 cm
体重
3.525 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the cape region of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Green plumage with a rufous-chestnut breast and white eye-stripe. Nectarivore of dry scrub and thorn forest. A Baja California endemic named after Hungarian naturalist John Xantus.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 10.2 cm 4.0 in
体重 3.525 g 0.12 oz

识别

羽毛

Great Blue Turaco: large; brilliant turquoise-blue body; yellow-red bill; red-tipped yellow crest; black-tipped blue tail; unique

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Endemic to the cape region of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Resident in dry scrub and thorn forest.

Diet & Feeding

Endemic to Baja California; feeds on nectar from desert blooms and supplements with small insects and spiders for protein.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

High, crystalline twittering with bright silvery quality; rapid light notes cascading freely in aerial display.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Basilinna
物种 Basilinna xantusii

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常见问题

What does the Xantus's Hummingbird eat?
Endemic to Baja California; feeds on nectar from desert blooms and supplements with small insects and spiders for protein.
Where does the Xantus's Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the cape region of Baja California Sur, Mexico. Resident in dry scrub and thorn forest.
Is the Xantus's Hummingbird endangered?
The Xantus's Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Xantus's Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
What does the Xantus's Hummingbird sound like?
High, crystalline twittering with bright silvery quality; rapid light notes cascading freely in aerial display.
How big is the Xantus's Hummingbird?
The Xantus's Hummingbird has a wingspan of 10.2 cm, weight of 3.525 g.
What order and family does the Xantus's Hummingbird belong to?
The Xantus's Hummingbird (Basilinna xantusii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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