Blue-capped Hummingbird
A species of Rufous-winged Hummingbirds Scientific name : Eupherusa cyanophrys Genus : Rufous-winged Hummingbirds
Blue-capped Hummingbird, A species of Rufous-winged Hummingbirds
Botanical name: Eupherusa cyanophrys
Genus: Rufous-winged Hummingbirds
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Description
Description
The Oaxaca hummingbird or blue-capped hummingbird (Eupherusa cyanophrys) is a species of hummingbird endemic to subtropical moist forest in the southernmost portion of the Sierra Madre del Sur in the Mexican state of Oaxaca. Its tiny range is threatened by habitat loss. Like the white-tailed hummingbird, it is sometimes considered a subspecies of the more widespread stripe-tailed hummingbird. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Blue-capped Hummingbird primarily feeds on nectar but also consumes small arthropods, showcasing a mixed diet. This hummingbird forages by hovering and darting among flowers, displaying agility. Possessing a specialized tongue, blue-capped Hummingbird has adapted to efficiently extract nectar, a crucial energy source.
Habitat
The blue-capped Hummingbird is typically found in humid montane forests, including the forest edges. It also inhabits semideciduous and pine-oak forests across broader geographic regions. These regions are characterized by an intersection of evergreen and deciduous trees, offering a unique ecological niche that caters to the blue-capped Hummingbird's specific requirements for foraging and nesting.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Species
Blue-capped Hummingbird 
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