Sombre Hummingbird
Eupetomena cirrochloris
The Sombre Hummingbird (Eupetomena cirrochloris) is a rare hummingbird found only in Brazil. The sombre hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.
About the Sombre Hummingbird
The sombre hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Brazil.
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How to identify it
The sombre hummingbird is about 12 cm (4.7 in) long and weighs about 7.1 to 9 g (0.25 to 0.32 oz). The sexes are essentially the same though the female is slightly smaller than the male. They have a slightly decurved black bill. Their upperparts are bronzy green to blackish bronzy green with a coppery sheen to the uppertail coverts. Their underparts are dull gray with a few dull green spots on the throat. Their tail is square; its central feathers are shiny green and the rest black with a bronzy gloss. Voice: The somber hummingbird's song is "a high-pitched 'tchui-ui', often repeated and sometimes doubled". It is typically sung at dawn and often during agonistic encounters. It gives at least six distinct calls described as "chirp", "guttural", "vibrato", "whistle", "crack", and "high-pitch".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Sombre Hummingbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Sombre Hummingbird?
- The sombre hummingbird is about 12 cm (4.7 in) long and weighs about 7.1 to 9 g (0.25 to 0.32 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- Where can you see a Sombre Hummingbird?
- The Sombre Hummingbird is endemic to Brazil, which is the only country where it occurs.
- What birds look similar to a Sombre Hummingbird?
- The Sombre Hummingbird is most easily confused with the Swallow-tailed Hummingbird.
- Is the Sombre Hummingbird endangered?
- The Sombre Hummingbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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