description Slender Sheartail Overview
The Slender Sheartail (Doricha enicura) is a hummingbird in the family Trochilidae, native to Guatemala and southern Mexico. The species is named for the male's exceptionally long, deeply forked tail, which is dramatically longer than that of the female and represents one of the more extreme examples of tail elongation among Central American hummingbirds. The female's tail is short and only slightly notched by comparison. Relatively little has been published about the species' breeding biology, population trends, and detailed habitat preferences compared to better-known hummingbird species in the region.
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Where does the Slender Sheartail live?
The Slender Sheartail, Doricha enicura, is native to Guatemala and southern Mexico. It belongs to the hummingbird family Trochilidae.
Why is the Slender Sheartail named for its tail?
The male has an exceptionally long, deeply forked tail. That tail is dramatically longer than the female's, making it one of the species' most useful identification features.
How can I identify a male Slender Sheartail?
Look for a small hummingbird with a conspicuously long, narrow, deeply forked tail. The contrast between the male's tail and the female's much shorter tail is especially distinctive.
Is the Slender Sheartail a hummingbird?
Yes, it is a hummingbird species in the family Trochilidae. Its scientific name is Doricha enicura, and its range includes Guatemala and southern Mexico.
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