Rivoli's Hummingbird
Eugenes fulgens
The Rivoli's Hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens) is a uncommon hummingbird found in 8 countries, weighing about 8 g. Rivoli's hummingbird, also known as the magnificent hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in the "mountain gems", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae.
About the Rivoli's Hummingbird
Rivoli's hummingbird, also known as the magnificent hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in the "mountain gems", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the United States.
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How to identify it
Rivoli's hummingbird is about 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in) long and weighs about 6 to 10 g (0.21 to 0.35 oz), with males typically a little larger than females. It has a wingspan of 18 centimetres (7.1 in). Of the hummingbirds found in the United States, Rivoli's hummingbird is one of the two largest species, rivaled in size only by the blue-throated hummingbird. The black bill is long and straight to slightly decurved. Both sexes look very dark unless the sun catches the iridescence of the plumage and the brilliant colors flash in the sunlight. Voice: What might be Rivoli's hummingbird song is "a loud or high-pitched, sharp tchik or tcheep." Another possible song is "a short chatter of notes that rise and fall". Males give single or a string of chip notes both while perched and in flight. During aggressive actions or alarm, the species gives a very rapid sequence of chip notes.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Panama.
When to see it
Best months: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, December, with peak activity in August. It is a resident species across most of its range.
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Quick questions
- How do you identify a Rivoli's Hummingbird?
- Rivoli's hummingbird is about 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in) long and weighs about 6 to 10 g (0.21 to 0.35 oz), with males typically a little larger than females. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Rivoli's Hummingbird?
- The Rivoli's Hummingbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 8 g.
- Where can you see a Rivoli's Hummingbird?
- The Rivoli's Hummingbird occurs in 8 countries, including the United States, Mexico, Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador.
- What birds look similar to a Rivoli's Hummingbird?
- The Rivoli's Hummingbird is most easily confused with the Talamanca Hummingbird.
- Is the Rivoli's Hummingbird endangered?
- The Rivoli's Hummingbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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