Rufous Hummingbird
Selasphorus rufus
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关于
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) known for its extraordinary migration, traveling up to 6,400 km between breeding grounds in Alaska and wintering areas in Mexico. Males have a brilliant orange-red gorget. The longest migration relative to body size of any bird.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 8.1 cm | 3.2 in |
| 体重 | 3.72 g | 0.13 oz |
识别
羽毛
Green-crowned Woodnymph: males with glittering green crown; violet-blue gorget; metallic green above; females green above; spots
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Breeds from Alaska south to Oregon. Migrates up to 6,400 km to winter in Mexico, the longest migration relative to body size of any bird.
Diet & Feeding
Highly migratory nectarivore visiting a wide diversity of western North American flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders throughout the year.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-17 days. Fledging: 20-21 days.
产卵数
2
声音
鸣唱
Soft, liquid notes with gentle melancholy; mellow flowing sequence with subtle sadness in quiet forest.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Selasphorus |
| 物种 | Selasphorus rufus |
Distribution
Rufous Hummingbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family