- Chiroxiphia linearis
Identification
Sexes differ. Female's length is 14 cm; Male's length is 21.5–26.5 cm. Male - black with an azure blue back, a red crown with a rear projecting crest, and long, central tail feathers. Females are olive-green. Orange legs and feet.
Distribution
Southern Mexico to Costa Rica.
Taxonomy
Two subspecies are recognized, linearis and fastuosa.
Habitat
Dry or humid forest, and mangroves swamps.
Behaviour
The female builds the nest, incubates eggs, and raises the young on her own. The nest is a shallow cup made of fibres, mosses, grasses, and dry leaves. 1-2 buffy eggs with heavy brown spotting are laid.
Diet includes fruit.
Two males duet with a "ToLeDo" call which helps the pair attract females.
