Tres Marías Hummingbird
NameTres Marías Hummingbird
Common NameTres Marías Hummingbird
Scientific NameCynanthus lawrencei
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)3.5
Plumage DetailsMales display brilliant iridescent green plumage over most of the body, appearing dark green to black depending on the light. The tail is dark and slightly forked. The most prominent feature is the bicolored bill, with a bright red lower mandible and a black upper mandible. Females are generally duller with grayish underparts and a less vibrant bicolored bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations typically consist of high-pitched, sharp chips or squeaks, often given while foraging or perched. These calls are characteristic of many hummingbird species.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusvulnerable
Geographic RangeThe Tres Marías Hummingbird is endemic to the Tres Marías Islands, an archipelago located off the coast of Nayarit, Mexico.
Identifying Featuresbicolored bill (red lower, black upper), iridescent green plumage, small size, endemic to Tres Marías Islands
Description
This small, iridescent green hummingbird is endemic to the Tres Marías Islands. It is easily identified by its distinctive bicolored bill, featuring a red lower mandible and a black upper mandible. It typically forages for nectar and small insects within its island habitat.
