Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
A species of Scaly-breasted Hummingbird Scientific name : Phaeochroa cuvierii Genus : Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
Scaly-breasted Hummingbird, A species of Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
Botanical name: Phaeochroa cuvierii
Genus: Scaly-breasted Hummingbird
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Description
The scaly-breasted hummingbird (Phaeochroa cuvierii) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Phaeochroa. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Scaly-breasted Hummingbird primarily feeds on nectar and arthropods, employing hovering and quick darting techniques. This species showcases a unique preference for certain flowers and demonstrates agility in capturing insects, indicative of its specialized dietary adaptations.
Habitat
Scaly-breasted Hummingbird predominantly thrives in tropical moist lowland and dry forests, adapting well to degraded former forest areas. Habitats also encompass forest edges, clearings, mangroves, and secondary growths. It favors open spaces over dense evergreen forests and is found from the forest understory up to the treetops. Its altitude range spans from the lowlands to elevations of up to 1200 meters.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
It is found in Belize, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Species
Scaly-breasted Hummingbird 
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