Mexican Woodnymph

Eupherusa ridgwayi

Conservation Status

Vulnerable

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The Mexican woodnymph is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae endemic to western Mexico. It lives in subtropical or tropical moist lowland/foothill forest and plantations, feeding on flower nectar and insects. Mexican woodnymphs are vulnerable, threatened by habitat loss through deforestation.

Fun Fact

Mexican woodnymphs live exclusively in the northern mountains of western Mexico, with habitat in the states of Nayarit, Jalisco and Colima.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Live exclusively in the northern mountains of western Mexico, with habitat in the states of Nayarit, Jalisco and Colima.

Diet

Eat arthropods by catching them in the air or eating them off vegetation.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Degradation
Overexploitation
Invasive Species
Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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