Dusky Hummingbird
NameDusky Hummingbird
Common NameDusky Hummingbird
Scientific NamePhaeoptila sordida
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)9.8
Weight (g)4
Plumage DetailsOverall dull grayish-brown, with a slight bronzy-green sheen on the back and crown. The underparts are slightly paler. The tail is dark. Its most distinctive feature is the bicolored bill, which is dark on the upper mandible and bright reddish-pink on the lower mandible, with a dark tip.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of soft, dry 'chip' or 'tsip' notes, often given singly or in short series.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, desert, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeEndemic to south-central Mexico, primarily found in the Balsas River basin and adjacent arid and semi-arid regions.
Identifying FeaturesDull grayish-brown plumage, Bicolored bill (dark upper, reddish lower with dark tip), Relatively long, straight bill, Medium-sized hummingbird
Description
The Dusky Hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird characterized by its rather plain, dull grayish-brown plumage. It is often observed hovering gracefully to feed on nectar from various flowers, a typical behavior for its species. This bird is endemic to south-central Mexico.
