Bird · GBIF taxon 2476483
Buff-bellied Hummingbird
Amazilia yucatanensisAlso known as Fawn-breasted Hummingbird, Yucatan Hummingbird
Buff-bellied Hummingbirds feature a bright red bill with a dark tip, metallic green upperparts, a rufous tail, and a distinctive buff-colored lower belly. Unlike most North American hummingbirds, many populations migrate north along the Gulf Coast for the winter after breeding in southern Texas and Mexico. Highly territorial around floral patches, they utter sharp chittering calls while aggressively chasing away competing pollinators.
NectarivoreGulf CoastFeisty
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Least ConcernConservation statusIUCN Red List categoriesLCNTVUENCREWEXLeast ConcernRed List categories, explained →
Diet & prey
- Flower Nectar
- Small Insects
- Spiders
Predators
- Praying Mantises
- Domestic Cats
- Sharp-shinned Hawks
ThreatsHabitat fragmentation, coastal development, and extreme winter freeze events
HabitatsSubtropical thickets, citrus groves, coastal brushlands, and urban gardens
Life span3–5 years
Size / weightNot available
Classification
- FamilyTrochilidae
- SpeciesAmazilia yucatanensis
Range data is not available yet.
Interaction riskLow
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- Why interaction risk is low
- Safe to observe at a normal distance.
Responsible observation
- Feeder Placement: Hang sugar-water feeders near dense foliage to provide quick shelter for nervous birds.
- Planting Native Flora: Cultivate tubular flowers like Turk's cap and coral bean to attract them.
- Quiet Observation: Remain stationary near flower beds, as aggressive territorial birds will visit readily.
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