Cinnamon Hummingbird (Amazilia rutila)
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Cinnamon Hummingbird

Amazilia rutila (Delattre, 1843)

9.5–12 cmLength5.2 gWeight

The cinnamon hummingbird (Amazilia rutila) is a species of hummingbird (named for its brilliant brown gold color) in the tribe of the 'emeralds', Trochilini (subfamily Trochilinae).

Busiest months: January–March · Most records: Mexico, Costa Rica, Guatemala

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Cinnamon Hummingbird has been recorded at 167 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 8 countries and regions.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Finca La GraciaGuatemala2,814 records
  2. Rancho PrimaveraMexico2,413 records
  3. Zamorano Univ. – Campus Farms and River 740-815 maslHonduras2,019 records
More places
  1. Cerro LodgeCosta Rica2,006 records
  2. Ensenada Lodge [Área General]Costa Rica1,320 records
  3. Jardín Botánico VallartaMexico1,297 records
  4. Caye CaulkerBelize1,225 records
  5. BelénCosta Rica1,076 records
  6. RNP Los TarralesGuatemala1,000 records
  7. RNP Los Tarrales – sendero La RinconadaGuatemala986 records

Countries and regions with the most records

MexicoCosta RicaGuatemalaHondurasEl SalvadorNicaraguaBelizeUnited States

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The cinnamon hummingbird (Amazilia rutila) is a species of hummingbird (named for its brilliant brown gold color) in the tribe of the 'emeralds', Trochilini (subfamily Trochilinae). Currently, four regional subspecies are recognized.

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Questions

How big is the Cinnamon Hummingbird?

The Cinnamon Hummingbird is about 9.5–12 cm long and weighs around 5.2 g.

Where does the Cinnamon Hummingbird live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: northwestern Mexico to Costa Rica. It is most often recorded in Mexico, Costa Rica and Guatemala.

When is the best time to see the Cinnamon Hummingbird?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, February and March (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Cinnamon Hummingbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Cinnamon Hummingbird as Least Concern.

What does the Cinnamon Hummingbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Cinnamon Hummingbird in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
9.5–12 cm
Weight
5.2 g
Habitat
Woodland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
57 mm
Tail
39 mm
Bill
24 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

Middle America: northwestern Mexico to Costa Rica

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Amazilia

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Cinnamon Hummingbird

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