Cozumel Emerald
A species of Typical emeralds Scientific name : Cynanthus forficatus Genus : Typical emeralds
Cozumel Emerald, A species of Typical emeralds
Botanical name: Cynanthus forficatus
Genus: Typical emeralds
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Description General Info
Description
The Cozumel emerald (Cynanthus forficatus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to the Mexican island of Cozumel off the Yucatán Peninsula. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical dry forest, subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest, and subtropical or tropical moist shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
9-10.5 cm (male), 8-9.1 cm (female)
Feeding Habits
Cozumel Emerald primarily feeds on nectar and small arthropods. It employs a hovering technique to extract nectar from flowers, showcasing a preference for certain floral species. Its long, specialized bill is adapted for accessing deep floral corollas. Insects are caught in quick aerial maneuvers, adding protein to its diet.
Habitat
Cozumel Emerald predominantly resides in scrub and low deciduous forests found on islands. Their habitats are often composed of brushy woodland areas and scrublands that have undergone secondary succession. These habitats are typically characterized by various stages of plant growth after the land has been cleared or disturbed, providing a rich environment for cozumel Emerald to thrive. While cozumel Emerald is not typically associated with urbanized areas or wetlands, their preference leans towards more natural, regenerating forested landscapes within broader tropical or subtropical regions.
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
Cozumel Emerald 
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