Category: Trochilidae

GEOGRAPHIC VARIATION AND SPECIES LIMITS IN MIDDLE AMERICAN WOODNYMPHS (THALURANIA)

Fork-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania furcata) Science Article 1 abstract We analyzed geographic variation in morphology and plumage coloration in male woodnymphs of the genus Thalurunia in Middle America and northwestern South America. Morphometric characters distinguish the disjunct western Mexican populations from populations to the south. Three groups are distinguished by discrete plumage coloration characters. We propose […]

Distribution, variation, and taxonomy of Topaza hummingbirds (aves: trochilidae)

Crimson Topaz (Topaza pella) Science Article 1 abstract We review the distribution, variation, and taxonomy of the Crimson Topaz (Topaza pella) and theFiery Topaz (Topaza pyra). Both taxa show sexual dimorphism of foot color and notable age-related variationin plumage. Topaza pyra shows distinct and reliable differences from T. pella and warrants specific status.We describe a […]

Blue-tailed emerald Hummingbird (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) nesting and nestling development

Blue-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) Science Article 1 abstract A nest of the Blue-tailed Emerald Hummingbird (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) was studied from the early finding of two eggs through to the loss of the single surviving nestling on day 19. Nestling growth and development, as well as female attendance during incubation and brooding are reported. The body […]

Western Emerald (Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus)

[order] APODIFORMES | [family] Trochilidae | [latin] Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus | [UK] Western Emerald | [FR] Emeraude des Andes occidentales | [DE] Andesamazilie | [ES] Esmeralda de los Andes Occidentales | [NL] Andesamazilia Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus SA w, nw Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus melanorhynchus Andes of w […]

Broad-billed Hummingbird (Cynanthus latirostris)

[order] APODIFORMES | [family] Trochilidae | [latin] Cynanthus latirostris | [UK] Broad-billed Hummingbird | [FR] Colibri circe | [DE] Breitschnabelkolibri | [ES] Colibri Piquiancho | [NL] Breedsnavelkolibrie Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Cynanthus latirostris NA, MA sw USA to c Mexico Cynanthus latirostris latirostris Tamaulipas, San Luis Potosi […]

Rufous breasted Hermit (Glaucis hirsutus)

[order] Apodiformes | [family] Trochilidae | [latin] Glaucis hirsutus | [UK] Rufous-breasted Hermit | [FR] Ermite hirsute | [DE] Kupferschattenkolibri | [ES] Ermitano Bronceado | [IT] Eremita bronzato | [NL] Bronzen Heremietkolibrie Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Glaucis hirsutus LA Panama to se Brazil Glaucis hirsutus hirsutus Panama […]

Black eared Fairy (Heliothryx auritus)

[order] Apodiformes | [family] Trochilidae | [latin] Heliothryx auritus | [UK] Black-eared Fairy | [FR] Colibri oreillard | [DE] Schwarzohr-Schmuckkolibri | [ES] Colibri Hada Oriental | [IT] Capello di sole orecchie nere | [NL] Zwartkop-feeunkolibrie Subspecies Genus Species subspecies Breeding Range Breeding Range 2 Non Breeding Range Heliactin auritus Heliothryx auritus SA Amazonia, e Heliothryx […]