description Xantus's Hummingbird Overview
Xantus's Hummingbird, Basilinna xantusii, is a hummingbird endemic to the Baja California Peninsula of Mexico. It occupies dry woodland, scrub, and other semi-arid habitats, and can be recognized by its green plumage, contrasting facial markings, and elongated bill. The species was named after John Xantus de Vesey, a Hungarian-American naturalist who collected specimens in western North America.
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Where is Xantus's Hummingbird found?
Xantus's Hummingbird, Basilinna xantusii, is endemic to Mexico's Baja California Peninsula. That means its natural range is restricted to that peninsula.
What habitat does Xantus's Hummingbird use?
It occupies dry woodland, scrub, and other semi-arid habitats. This setting is quite different from the humid lowland forest used by some tropical hummingbird species.
How can Xantus's Hummingbird be recognized?
It has green plumage, contrasting facial markings, and an elongated bill. The combination of its facial pattern and long bill helps separate it from other hummingbirds in Baja California.
Is Basilinna xantusii found throughout Mexico?
No. Its known natural distribution is centered on the Baja California Peninsula rather than Mexico as a whole. It is one of the hummingbirds strongly associated with that region.
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