Rivoli's Hummingbird
NameRivoli's Hummingbird
Common NameRivoli's Hummingbird
Scientific NameEugenes fulgens
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)17
Length (cm)12.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsAdult males have an iridescent violet-purple crown, a brilliant emerald-green gorget, and a velvety black face. The back is bronze-green, and the underparts are dark, appearing blackish. The tail is dark bronze with a rufous base to the outer rectrices. Females are duller, with a green back and grayish underparts, and a white stripe behind the eye.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include sharp, high-pitched 'chip' notes, often given while foraging or perching. They also produce a series of high-pitched whistles and trills during display flights.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in mountainous regions from the southwestern United States (southeastern Arizona, southwestern New Mexico, western Texas) through Mexico and Central America to northern Nicaragua.
Identifying FeaturesLarge size for a hummingbird, Iridescent violet-purple crown (male), Iridescent emerald-green gorget (male), Velvety black face with a small white spot behind the eye (male), Long, straight black bill
Description
The Rivoli's Hummingbird is a large, striking hummingbird known for its iridescent plumage. Males display a brilliant purple crown and a shimmering green gorget, contrasting with a dark body. They are often found perching in mountain forests, actively feeding on nectar and small insects.
