| Latin Name |
Eugenes fulgens |
| Conservation Status |
Least Concern |
| Location
| North & Central America |
| Colour |
Green, Black, & Purple |
| Length |
11 - 14 cm (4 - 6 inches) |
| Wingspan |
Approx. 18 cm (7 inches) |
| Weight |
7 - 8 g (0.25 - 0.28 oz) |
| Life Expectancy |
- |
Main Characteristics
Magnificent Hummingbirds are large hummingbirds that are between 11 and 14 cms (4 - 6 inches) in length, they have a wingspan of approximately 18 cms (7 inches), and they weigh between 7 and 8 g (0.25 - 0.28 oz).
They are coloured dark green on their upperparts with a black underside. Their crown is purple and they have a green/blue throat. Their wings are pointed and they have a black, forked tail. Their legs and feet are black and they have a prominent white spot behind each eye.
Their call is a loud, sharp "tsik" or "chip" and when agitated they emit a squeaky chatter.
Habitat
Magnificent Hummingbirds are found on the edges of humid montane forests, pastures, open woodland and scrub of south west USA and central America.
Diet
Magnificent Hummingbirds feed on nectar and small insects.
Breeding
Female Magnificent Hummingbirds build cup shaped nests from plant fibres in moderately high tree branches. 2 white eggs are laid and the female will incubate them for 15 - 18 days. The chicks are ready to fledge at 20 - 26 days old.
Predators
Predators of Magnificent Hummingbirds include snakes and other birds.
Subspecies
Subspecies of the Magnificent Hummingbird include:
Eugenes fulgens fulgens
Eugenes fulgens spectabilis
Interesting Facts
Magnificent Hummingbirds are also known as:
Rivoli's Hummingbird
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