Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
Eupherusa eximia
The Stripe-tailed Hummingbird (Eupherusa eximia) is a uncommon hummingbird found in 7 countries, weighing about 4 g. The stripe-tailed hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.
About the Stripe-tailed Hummingbird
The stripe-tailed hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found from southeastern Mexico to Panama.
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How to identify it
The stripe-tailed hummingbird is 9 to 10.5 cm (3.5 to 4.1 in) long and weighs an average of 4–4.5 g (0.14–0.16 oz). Both sexes of all subspecies have a straight black bill. The nominate male has bright metallic grass green upperparts that is more bronzy on the uppertail coverts. Cinnamon rufous secondaries show as a patch on the folded wing. Its three inner pairs of tail feathers are dark bronze green; the outer two pairs have black outer webs and white inner ones with black tips, giving the species its English name. Its underparts are bright metallic grass green with white undertail coverts. Voice: The stripe-tailed hummingbird's song is "1-3 squeaky, sometimes metallic notes, then a low, dry, insectlike trill, then 1-3 more squeaks". Its calls include "a liquid, rattling trill", a "sharp, piercing peet or bzeet", and "a sharp buzz".
Where it lives
When to see it
The Stripe-tailed Hummingbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in February. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Stripe-tailed Hummingbird?
- The stripe-tailed hummingbird is 9 to 10.5 cm (3.5 to 4.1 in) long and weighs an average of 4–4.5 g (0.14–0.16 oz). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Stripe-tailed Hummingbird?
- The Stripe-tailed Hummingbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 4 g.
- Where can you see a Stripe-tailed Hummingbird?
- The Stripe-tailed Hummingbird occurs in 7 countries, including Costa Rica, Panama, Nicaragua, Honduras and Mexico.
- What birds look similar to a Stripe-tailed Hummingbird?
- The Stripe-tailed Hummingbird is most easily confused with the Black-bellied Hummingbird, the Mexican Woodnymph and the Oaxaca Hummingbird.
- Is the Stripe-tailed Hummingbird endangered?
- The Stripe-tailed Hummingbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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