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Oasis Hummingbird
Rhodopis vesper (Lesson, RP, 1829)
11–14 cmLength3.8 gWeight
The oasis hummingbird (Rhodopis vesper) is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds".
Busiest months: November · Most records: Chile, Peru
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: November · Most records: Chile, Peru
Oasis Hummingbird has been recorded at 31 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 2 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- RN Lomas de LachayPeru306 records
- Río Elqui – DesembocaduraChile247 records
- SocoromaChile214 records
More places
- MolinosChile161 records
- Punta Teatinos – Laguna SaladitaChile105 records
- Río Huasco – DesembocaduraChile83 records
- Estero Tongoy – DesembocaduraChile82 records
- PutreChile82 records
- Estero El Culebrón – DesembocaduraChile72 records
- Río Lluta – DesembocaduraChile64 records
Countries and regions with the most records
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 oasis hummingbird (Rhodopis vesper) is a species of hummingbird in tribe Mellisugini of subfamily Trochilinae, the "bee hummingbirds". It is the only species placed in the genus Rhodopis.
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Questions
How big is the Oasis Hummingbird?
The Oasis Hummingbird is about 11–14 cm long and weighs around 3.8 g.
Where does the Oasis Hummingbird live?
Its breeding range: South America: northwestern Peru to northern Chile. It is most often recorded in Chile and Peru.
When is the best time to see the Oasis Hummingbird?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Oasis Hummingbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Oasis Hummingbird as Least Concern.
What does the Oasis Hummingbird eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Oasis Hummingbird in?
It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 11–14 cm
- Weight
- 3.8 g
- Habitat
- Shrubland
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Partial migrant
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 56 mm
- Tail
- 44 mm
- Bill
- 35 mm
- Tarsus
- 5 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: northwestern Peru to northern Chile
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Hummingbirds Trochilidae
- Genus
- Rhodopis
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