Antillean Crested Hummingbird
Orthorhyncus cristatus
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The Antillean crested hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. Its range extends from eastern Puerto Rico throughout the Lesser Antilles; it has also been recorded as a vagrant in Florida, USA.
Fun Fact
This species holds the first record of any avian species that became prey to an amblypygid, otherwise known as a tailless whipscorpion; it is unclear though whether or not the amblypygid caught the bird as the animal was already observed deceased.
Quick Facts
Habitat
To be updated
Diet
Prey to an amblypygid, otherwise known as a tailless whipscorpion; it is unclear though whether or not the amblypygid caught the bird as the animal was already observed deceased.
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance