Slender Sheartail
A species of Middle American Sheartails Scientific name : Doricha enicura Genus : Middle American Sheartails
Slender Sheartail, A species of Middle American Sheartails
Botanical name: Doricha enicura
Genus: Middle American Sheartails
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Description
The slender sheartail (Doricha enicura) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and heavily degraded former forest. 
Size
8 - 13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Slender Sheartail consumes mainly nectar and small arthropods, using its specialized bill for probing flowers. Its feeding behavior is adapted to hover while sipping nectar, and it exhibits a preference for certain floral species.
Habitat
Slender Sheartail is typically found in montane habitats that include forest openings and woodlands, as well as areas of second growth and scrub. These birds prefer elevations between 1000 and 3000 meters. The montane regions they inhabit are characterized by a mix of dense vegetation and open spaces, which provide the necessary food resources and nesting sites for slender Sheartail.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Species
Slender Sheartail 
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