Northern blue-throated hummingbird (SciiFii)

The northern blue-throated hummingbird (Oreotrochilus americanum) is a species of hummingbird, most closely related to the Ecuadorian hillstar (Oreotrochilus chimborazo), that originally did not exist, but has since been created SciiFii and introduced throughout the rainforests, wetlands, forests, open woodlands, grasslands, and shrublands across North America to help boost biodiversity. The length of this species is about 12 centimeters, and it weighs approximately 8.0 grams. It has a black bill that is slightly decurved and is about 2 cm long. The male has a glittering deep blue hood, hence its name, bordered below by a horizontal black chest stripe. It is dark olive green above and white below with a dark line down the center of the belly. The central tail feathers are blue-green and the rest are mostly white with black tips and edges. Females are duller dusty olive green above with a whitish throat speckled with brown spots. Its tail is dark and the rest of its underparts are pale grayish. Nectar is a very important food for the northern blue-throated hummingbirds. For a northern blue-throated hummingbird, its feet are relatively large and instead of hovering while feeding, it usually lands and feed while clinging to the plant. This behavior saves energy in the cold environments where the species can live. Insects are another important food source, many of which are caught in the air or foraged in the vegetation and along the cliffs. At night or when the weather is bad they seek shelter in caves/crevices in ravines, trees, or in bird houses designed for hummingbirds. During the night they go into a torpid state to conserve energy. To protect from the weather, nests are often built in caves or on the walls of steep ravines, usually with an overhang for added protection from hail, rain, and the midday sun. Some nests are built in protective bushes and trees. The nests are very large for a hummingbird and are built out of warm material like grass, moss, feathers, plant down, horse hair, and rabbit fur. In highly desirable locations, several nests may be found in close proximity. The clutch size is two, and he male does not participate in the nest building, incubation of the eggs, or feeding of the young. The conservation status of the northern blue-throated hummingbird is Least Concern due to successful conservation efforts, the northern blue-throated hummingbird's wide range and its tolerance to many of the human activities, including being able to adapt to parks, gardens, and farmland with many favored flowers present
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