Xantus's Hummingbird (Basilinna xantusii)
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Xantus's Hummingbird

Basilinna xantusii (Lawrence, 1860)

8.5–9.5 cmLength3.4 gWeight

Xantus's hummingbird (Basilinna xantusii), previously known as the black-fronted hummingbird, is a species in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Busiest months: February · Most records: Mexico

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Xantus's Hummingbird has been recorded at 3 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Reserva Ecológica Estero de San José del CaboMexico339 records
  2. Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales de La PazMexico13 records
  3. Laguna San IgnacioMexico2 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

Xantus's hummingbird (Basilinna xantusii), previously known as the black-fronted hummingbird, is a species in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to the Baja California Peninsula.

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Questions

How big is the Xantus's Hummingbird?

The Xantus's Hummingbird is about 8.5–9.5 cm long and weighs around 3.4 g.

Where does the Xantus's Hummingbird live?

Its breeding range: Middle America: southern Baja California. It is most often recorded in Mexico.

When is the best time to see the Xantus's Hummingbird?

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

Is the Xantus's Hummingbird endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Xantus's Hummingbird as Least Concern.

What does the Xantus's Hummingbird eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Xantus's Hummingbird in?

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

At a glance

Length
8.5–9.5 cm
Weight
3.4 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Least Concern
More measurements
Wing
51 mm
Tail
30 mm
Bill
18 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

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

Range

Middle America: southern Baja California

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Basilinna

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Xantus's Hummingbird

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