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Mexican Woodnymph
Eupherusa ridgwayi
Mexican Woodnymph (Eupherusa ridgwayi) — Hummingbirds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Mexican Woodnymph (Eupherusa ridgwayi) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 3.8 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Eupherusa
- Species ridgwayi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 3.8 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Endangered
Near Threatened
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Mexican Woodnymph is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Mexican Woodnymph is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Mexican Woodnymph (Eupherusa ridgwayi) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA w Mexico.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 3.8 g, with a wing length of about 5.6 cm and a tail of around 3.6 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Mexican Woodnymph?
The Mexican Woodnymph is a very small bird that weighs around 3.8 g.
Where does the Mexican Woodnymph live?
The Mexican Woodnymph is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA w Mexico, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Mexican Woodnymph belong to?
The Mexican Woodnymph (Eupherusa ridgwayi) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Mexican Woodnymph eat?
The Mexican Woodnymph is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Mexican Woodnymph migrate?
The Mexican Woodnymph is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Mexican Woodnymph endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Mexican Woodnymph make?
1 real field recording of the Mexican Woodnymph — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
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