Buff-bellied Hummingbird
NameBuff-bellied Hummingbird
Common NameBuff-bellied Hummingbird
Scientific NameAmazilia yucatanensis
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)10.5
Weight (g)4.5
Plumage DetailsAdults have an iridescent green throat and upper breast, transitioning to a buffy belly and undertail coverts. The back and crown are greenish, and the tail is rufous (orange-brown) with dusky tips on the outer feathers. The bill is straight, with a reddish lower mandible and a dark upper mandible.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' or 'tchip' notes, often given in a rapid series or as a chattering sound, especially during territorial disputes.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, urban
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangePrimarily found along the Gulf Coast of eastern Mexico and northern Central America, with a breeding population extending into southern Texas in the United States.
Identifying Featuresiridescent green throat, buff belly, rufous tail, reddish base of lower mandible, straight bill
Description
This medium-sized hummingbird is characterized by its iridescent green throat and upper breast, contrasting with a buff-colored belly and a striking rufous tail. It is an agile flyer, primarily feeding on nectar from flowers and supplementing its diet with small insects.
