Dusky Hummingbird
A species of Broad-billed Hummingbirds Scientific name : Phaeoptila sordida Genus : Broad-billed Hummingbirds
Dusky Hummingbird, A species of Broad-billed Hummingbirds
Botanical name: Phaeoptila sordida
Genus: Broad-billed Hummingbirds
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Description
The dusky hummingbird (Phaeoptila sordida) is a species of hummingbird of the family Trochilidae. It is the only species placed in the genus Phaeoptila. The dusky hummingbird is endemic to Mexico. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. This species was formerly placed in the genus Cynanthus. Based on a molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 the dusky hummingbird was moved to the resurrected genus Phaeoptila that had been introduced in 1861 by John Gould. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Shrub
Feeding Habits
Dusky Hummingbird primarily feeds on nectar and small arthropods. It exhibits specialized foraging behavior, hovering while extracting nectar from flowers with its long bill, adapted for accessing deep floral corollas. It also hunts for insects in mid-air or gleans them from foliage.
Habitat
The dusky Hummingbird primarily inhabits arid scrublands and semi-open to open areas that feature scattered trees. This species is adapted to dry environments and tends to be distributed across broad geographical regions that offer this type of habitat, rather than being confined to a specific location. Their preference for such landscapes is consistent with their requirements for nectar sources and perching sites.
Dite type
Insectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Species
Dusky Hummingbird 
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