Cozumel Emerald
Cynanthus forficatus
Cozumel Emerald (Cynanthus forficatus) — Hummingbirds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Cozumel Emerald (Cynanthus forficatus) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in Central America & Caribbean. Adults weigh 2.6 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Cynanthus
- Species forficatus
Quick facts
- Weight
- 2.6 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Cozumel Emerald is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Cozumel Emerald is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Cozumel Emerald (Cynanthus forficatus) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean. Its distribution covers MA islands off Yucatán Pen.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 2.6 g, with a wing length of about 4.7 cm and a tail of around 3.8 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Cozumel Emerald?
The Cozumel Emerald is a very small bird that weighs around 2.6 g.
Where does the Cozumel Emerald live?
The Cozumel Emerald is found across Central America & Caribbean with a range covering MA islands off Yucatán Pen, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Cozumel Emerald belong to?
The Cozumel Emerald (Cynanthus forficatus) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Cozumel Emerald eat?
The Cozumel Emerald is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Cozumel Emerald migrate?
The Cozumel Emerald is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
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