Xantus's Hummingbird
A species of Hylocharis Scientific name : Basilinna xantusii Genus : Hylocharis
Xantus's Hummingbird, A species of Hylocharis
Botanical name: Basilinna xantusii
Genus: Hylocharis
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Description
Xantus's hummingbird (Basilinna xantusii) is a medium-sized hummingbird endemic to the Baja California Peninsula. It is 8–9 cm long, and weighs approximately 3-4 grams. 
Size
8-10 cm (3-4 in)
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Xantus's Hummingbird primarily feeds on nectar and small flying insects, utilizing rapid wingbeats to hover while foraging among flowers. This bird exhibits a preference for certain floral sources and is adapted with a specialized long bill to access nectar.
Habitat
Xantus's Hummingbird thrives in arid subtropical environments, favoring scrubland, as well as oak and pine-oak woodlands that span from lowland foothills and canyons to the upper slopes of mountainous regions. These birds are also known to inhabit orchards and open valleys within these broader geographical regions. The habitat preferences of xantus's Hummingbird are closely linked to the availability of floral resources, which they track throughout their range, although specific details on their breeding and migration patterns remain less understood.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Bird Feeder Type
Nectar Feeder
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Hylocharis Species
Xantus's Hummingbird 
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