White-eared Hummingbird
NameWhite-eared Hummingbird
Common NameWhite-eared Hummingbird
Scientific NameBasilinna leucotis
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)11.5
Length (cm)9.5
Weight (g)3.5
Plumage DetailsMales have a brilliant iridescent green body, a striking white stripe extending behind the eye, a black face, and an iridescent violet-blue crown. The bill is bright red with a black tip. Females are similar but duller, with less extensive iridescent coloring.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include high-pitched, sharp 'chip' notes and a rapid, chattering song often described as a series of squeaks and trills.
Primary Dietomnivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the southwestern United States (primarily Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas) and throughout much of Mexico, extending south into Guatemala, El Salvador, and Honduras.
Identifying FeaturesWhite post-ocular stripe, Iridescent violet-blue crown, Black face mask, Red bill with black tip, Iridescent green body
Description
The White-eared Hummingbird is a small, vibrant hummingbird known for its iridescent plumage and distinctive facial markings. It typically forages for nectar and small insects, often found darting among flowers in montane forests.
