Oaxaca Hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys)
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Oaxaca Hummingbird

Eupherusa cyanophrys Rowley, JS & Orr, 1964

10–11 cmLength4.8 gWeight

The Oaxaca hummingbird or blue-capped hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys) is an endangered species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Most records: Mexico

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

Most records: Mexico

Oaxaca Hummingbird has been recorded at 1 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Cabañas y Restaurante Puesta del SolMexico2 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Mexico

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 Oaxaca hummingbird or blue-capped hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys) is an endangered species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the Mexican state of Oaxaca.

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Questions

How big is the Oaxaca Hummingbird?

The Oaxaca Hummingbird is about 10–11 cm long and weighs around 4.8 g.

Where does the Oaxaca Hummingbird live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: south-central Mexico. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

Is the Oaxaca Hummingbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Oaxaca Hummingbird as Endangered.

What does the Oaxaca Hummingbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Oaxaca Hummingbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
10–11 cm
Weight
4.8 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
58 mm
Tail
36 mm
Bill
22 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

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

Range

Middle America: south-central Mexico

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Eupherusa

Other birds in the genus Eupherusa

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Oaxaca Hummingbird

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