The Cinnamon Hummingbird is a vibrant bird known for its striking green and cinnamon plumage. It is commonly found in gardens and open woodlands, where it fiercely defends its territory.
Fun fact: Despite their small size, hummingbirds have an incredibly fast metabolism and must consume up to twice their body weight in nectar each day.
Size
Approximately 10 cm in length.
Diet
Nectar and small insects.
Lifespan
Up to 5 years in the wild.
Behavior
Territorial and aggressive around feeding areas.
HabitatOpen woodlands, gardens, and forest edges.
Native rangeFrom northwestern Mexico to Costa Rica.
Broad-billed Hummingbird
Cynanthus latirostris
Has a broader bill and more blue on the throat.
Berylline Hummingbird
Amazilia beryllina
Darker green coloration and less cinnamon on the underparts.
- KingdomAnimalia
- PhylumChordata
- ClassAves
- OrderApodiformes
- FamilyTrochilidae
- GenusAmazilia
- SpeciesAmazilia rutila
LEAST_CONCERN
Trend→ Stable
ThreatsHabitat loss due to deforestation.
Sources
Image & Location
CountryMéxico
StateJalisco
RegionRegión Sierra Occidental
MunicipalitySan Sebastián del Oeste
City / TownSan Sebastián del Oeste
GPS20.7697, -104.8561
