Golden-crowned Emerald
A species of Typical emeralds Scientific name : Cynanthus auriceps Genus : Typical emeralds
Golden-crowned Emerald, A species of Typical emeralds
Botanical name: Cynanthus auriceps
Genus: Typical emeralds
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Description
The golden-crowned emerald (Cynanthus auriceps) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to mountainous areas of western Mexico. 
Size
7.5-9.5 cm (male), 8.3-8.5 cm (female)
Life Expectancy
5 years
Feeding Habits
Golden-crowned Emerald primarily feeds on nectar and small arthropods. It exhibits specialized foraging methods to extract nectar, using its bill adapted for flower probing. Also hunts for insects with adept flight maneuvers, showing a preference for varied diet to meet its nutritional needs.
Habitat
The golden-crowned Emerald is typically found in tropical dry forest habitats, where it resides across various elevations ranging from sea level up to 1800 meters. These birds thrive in regions characterized by warm, dry climates and flora adapted to limited rainfall. They frequent environments marked by deciduous vegetation, which undergo distinct wet and dry seasons, providing the golden-crowned Emerald with essential resources for feeding and nesting.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Typical emeralds Species
Golden-crowned Emerald 
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