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Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird

Cynanthus doubledayi

Least Concern
翼展
10.0 cm
体重
3.075 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Pacific slope of southern Mexico from Guerrero to Oaxaca. Males have a turquoise-blue crown and green body. Nectarivore of tropical deciduous forest. A Mexican endemic with limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 10.0 cm 3.9 in
体重 3.075 g 0.11 oz

识别

羽毛

Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird: males with glittering green gorget; metallic green above; chestnut belly; females plain above; spots

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Endemic to the Pacific slope of southern Mexico from Guerrero to Oaxaca. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Rapid, light twittering cascade; bright airy notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during display.

分类学

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

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常见问题

What does the Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Where does the Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the Pacific slope of southern Mexico from Guerrero to Oaxaca. Resident in tropical deciduous forest.
Is the Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird endangered?
The Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird sound like?
Rapid, light twittering cascade; bright airy notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence during display.
How big is the Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird?
The Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird has a wingspan of 10.0 cm, weight of 3.075 g.
What order and family does the Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird belong to?
The Turquoise-crowned Hummingbird (Cynanthus doubledayi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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