Giant Hummingbird

Patagona gigas

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The giant hummingbirds are hummingbirds of the genus Patagona. The genus includes two species, the sedentary giant hummingbird and the migratory giant hummingbird, which are the largest and second largest species of hummingbird respectively.

Fun Fact

Giant hummingbirds are the size of a starling, weigh 24 grams, and unlike smaller hummingbirds they often alternate between flapping and gliding — a flight style unique among hummingbirds.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Arid scrublands and valleys

Diet

Nectarivore

Lifespan

5-8 years

Threats

Invasive Species
Urban Expansion

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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