Magnificent Hummingbird
Eugenes fulgens
Hummingbird
Length: 5 in. (13 cm )
This large hummingbird is confined to pine-oak woodlands at mid to high elevations in the mountains. It is readily attracted to hummingbird feeders and dominates the small hummingbird species here as well as at flower patches. In addition to nectar, small insects and spiders make up a considerable portion of its food during the summer. The nest is placed high on a horizontal branch and made of moss, plant fibers, lichens and spider webbing.
The four-digit banding code is MAHU.
Male |
Female |
Fir forest
Oak-pine woodland
Bibliographic details:
- Article: Magnificent Hummingbird
- Author(s): Dr. Biology
- Publisher: Arizona State University School of Life Sciences Ask A Biologist
- Site name: ASU - Ask A Biologist
- Date published: 13 Jul, 2017
- Date accessed:
- Link: https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/magnificent-hummingbird
APA Style
Dr. Biology. (Thu, 07/13/2017 - 15:38). Magnificent Hummingbird. ASU - Ask A Biologist. Retrieved from https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/magnificent-hummingbird
Chicago Manual of Style
Dr. Biology. "Magnificent Hummingbird". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/magnificent-hummingbird
MLA 2017 Style
Dr. Biology. "Magnificent Hummingbird". ASU - Ask A Biologist. 13 Jul 2017. ASU - Ask A Biologist, Web. https://askabiologist.asu.edu/activities/bird/magnificent-hummingbird
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