Black-bellied Hummingbird
A species of Rufous-winged Hummingbirds Scientific name : Eupherusa nigriventris Genus : Rufous-winged Hummingbirds
Black-bellied Hummingbird, A species of Rufous-winged Hummingbirds
Botanical name: Eupherusa nigriventris
Genus: Rufous-winged Hummingbirds
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Description General Info
Description
The black-bellied hummingbird (Eupherusa nigriventris) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in moist forest and edge at middle elevations on the Caribbean slope in the Talamancan montane forests. When breeding they'll reach elevations between 900-2000m, and then afterwards many descend to 600m. Per the name, the species has a black underbelly in males, but in females sexual dimorphism is displayed through a light grey underbelly. Males also tend to molt 1-2 months before the female. 
Size
9 cm
Feeding Habits
Black-bellied Hummingbird thrives on a diet of nectar and arthropods. Engaging in precision hovering, black-bellied Hummingbird skillfully extracts nectar from blossoms, showcasing a preference for certain flowering plants. Its diet varies seasonally, and black-bellied Hummingbird exhibits unique feeding adaptations with a beak suited for specific floral geometries.
Habitat
Black-bellied Hummingbird predominantly inhabits humid montane forests and adjacent forest edges. This species thrives in the dense understory of highland regions where moisture levels are consistently high, contributing to rich, verdant vegetation. They are typically associated with the subtropical or tropical zones of mountainous areas, demonstrating a preference for the cooler and more temperate climates found at higher elevations.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Behavior
Hummingbirds will often claim specific flowers and guard them. This species is no different where the dominant males will lay claim to flowers in the canopy of a forest. Females will focus more on understories or forest edges where there is less competition. Its call has been identified as a sharp 'tseep' or peet', with sharp tsittering' during chases, and a 'high thin sputtering warble' for its song.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Species
Black-bellied Hummingbird 
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