Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Amazilia yucatanensis
The Buff-bellied Hummingbird (Amazilia yucatanensis) is a uncommon hummingbird found in 4 countries, weighing about 4 g. The buff-bellied hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.
About the Buff-bellied Hummingbird
The buff-bellied hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Belize, Guatemala, Mexico, and the United States.
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How to identify it
The buff-bellied hummingbird is 10 to 11 cm (3.9 to 4.3 in) long and weighs 2.9 to 4.7 g (0.10 to 0.17 oz). Adult males have a rosy reddish bill that is dusky at the end; females' have more dark on the maxilla. Adult males of the nominate subspecies have metallic bronze green upperparts that are duller and darker on the crown. Their uppertail coverts are a mix of bronze green and cinnamon rufous. Their tail feathers are chestnut at the base and metallic bronze at the end. Voice: The buff-bellied hummingbird's vocalizations have been well studied only in Texas. Displaying individuals make a two-syllable "tsi-we" call. During feeding it makes "tik" or "tik-k" notes. When chasing other hummingbirds it gives a "long, low call with notes repeated rapidly (see-see-see-see-su-su)"; this vocalization has also been described as the species' song.
Where it lives
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, August, September, October, November, December, with peak activity in April. It is a variable species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Buff-bellied Hummingbird?
- The buff-bellied hummingbird is 10 to 11 cm (3.9 to 4.3 in) long and weighs 2.9 to 4.7 g (0.10 to 0.17 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Buff-bellied Hummingbird?
- The Buff-bellied Hummingbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 4 g.
- Where can you see a Buff-bellied Hummingbird?
- The Buff-bellied Hummingbird occurs in 4 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Belize and Guatemala.
- What birds look similar to a Buff-bellied Hummingbird?
- The Buff-bellied Hummingbird is most easily confused with the Cinnamon Hummingbird, the Honduran Emerald and the Rufous-tailed Hummingbird.
- Is the Buff-bellied Hummingbird endangered?
- The Buff-bellied Hummingbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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