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Frequently seen '''immature''' has less white in tail, appear slightly browner overall and has a cinnamon moustache. | Frequently seen '''immature''' has less white in tail, appear slightly browner overall and has a cinnamon moustache. | ||
==Distribution== | ==Distribution== | ||
| − | + | [[South America]]: found from eastern [[Brazil]] (from Rio Grande do Norte to Rio Grande do Sul), south-eastern [[Paraguay]], northern [[Uruguay]] and north-eastern [[Argentina]]. | |
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| + | Generally common. | ||
==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | This is a monotypic species which has previously been placed in the genus ''[[: Category:Melanotrochilus|Melanotrochilus]].'' | + | This is a [[Dictionary_M-S#M|monotypic]] species<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>, which has previously been placed in the genus ''[[: Category:Melanotrochilus|Melanotrochilus]].'' |
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Forest edge, woodland and gardens. To at least 1400 m. asl. | Forest edge, woodland and gardens. To at least 1400 m. asl. | ||
==Behavior== | ==Behavior== | ||
| + | [[Image:C pia de Beija-flor preto e branco.JPG|thumb|350px|right|Photo by {{user|Luiz|Luiz}}<br />Serrinha do Alambari, Resende, Rio de Janeiro, [[Brazil]], December 2007]] | ||
====Diet==== | ====Diet==== | ||
Mainly feeds on nectar. Will also take insects. Commonly seen at hummingbird feeders. | Mainly feeds on nectar. Will also take insects. Commonly seen at hummingbird feeders. | ||
====Breeding==== | ====Breeding==== | ||
Breeding Aug-May. The striking nuptial flight involves the male and female "zig-zagging" up to considerable height, followed by a brief stop and then a rapid dive. The two eggs are placed in a cup-shaped nest 1-4 m. above ground. | Breeding Aug-May. The striking nuptial flight involves the male and female "zig-zagging" up to considerable height, followed by a brief stop and then a rapid dive. The two eggs are placed in a cup-shaped nest 1-4 m. above ground. | ||
| + | ==References== | ||
| + | #{{Ref-Clements6thDec10}} | ||
| + | {{ref}} | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
*[http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/black%20jacobin.html Arthur Grosset's Birds] | *[http://www.arthurgrosset.com/sabirds/black%20jacobin.html Arthur Grosset's Birds] | ||
Revision as of 22:33, 8 July 2011
- Florisuga fusca
Melanotrochilus fuscus
Identification
12 cm. Sexes alike
Identification of this striking black-and-white hummingbird usually presents no problems.
Frequently seen immature has less white in tail, appear slightly browner overall and has a cinnamon moustache.
Distribution
South America: found from eastern Brazil (from Rio Grande do Norte to Rio Grande do Sul), south-eastern Paraguay, northern Uruguay and north-eastern Argentina.
Generally common.
Taxonomy
This is a monotypic species[1], which has previously been placed in the genus Melanotrochilus.
Habitat
Forest edge, woodland and gardens. To at least 1400 m. asl.
Behavior
Diet
Mainly feeds on nectar. Will also take insects. Commonly seen at hummingbird feeders.
Breeding
Breeding Aug-May. The striking nuptial flight involves the male and female "zig-zagging" up to considerable height, followed by a brief stop and then a rapid dive. The two eggs are placed in a cup-shaped nest 1-4 m. above ground.
References
- Clements, JF. 2010. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to December 2010. Ithaca: Cornell Univ. Press. ISBN 978-0801445019. Spreadsheet available at http://www.birds.cornell.edu/clementschecklist/Clements%206.5.xls/view
Recommended Citation
- BirdForum Opus contributors. (2024) Black Jacobin. In: BirdForum, the forum for wild birds and birding. Retrieved 21 May 2024 from https://www.birdforum.net/opus/Black_Jacobin
