Beautiful Hummingbird
NameBeautiful Hummingbird
Common NameBeautiful Hummingbird
Scientific NameCalothorax pulcher
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)10.5
Length (cm)7.5
Weight (g)2.5
Plumage DetailsMales have an iridescent green crown and back, a brilliant iridescent purple gorget (throat patch), and a distinct white stripe extending behind the eye. The breast and belly are white, with greenish-bronze flanks. The tail is dark and forked. Females are duller, with green upperparts and whitish underparts, lacking the iridescent gorget.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are typically soft, high-pitched chips or squeaks, often given during foraging or hovering.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to southwestern Mexico, primarily found in the states of Guerrero, Oaxaca, and Puebla.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent purple gorget (male), White post-ocular stripe, Green upperparts, white underparts, Small size, Slightly decurved bill
Description
This small hummingbird is characterized by its iridescent green upperparts and white underparts. Males display a striking iridescent purple gorget bordered by a prominent white post-ocular stripe. It typically inhabits arid and semi-arid scrublands and dry forests.
