Broad-tailed Hummingbird
Selasphorus platycercus
Least ConcernAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The broad-tailed hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird species found in highland regions from western United States and Western Canada to Mexico and Guatemala.
Fun Fact
Medium in size, the broad-tailed hummingbird is 4 inches (10 cm) in length and possesses an overall wingspan of 5.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Habitat is mainly in subalpine meadows, foothills, montane valleys, and stands of aspen or spruce.
Diet
Diet of the broad-tailed hummingbirds consists mainly of insects and nectar of plants that are "hummingbird-flowered".
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Human Disturbance