About the Mexican Woodnymph
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.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Eupherusa ridgwayi |
| Species Codes | mexwoo1, MEWO |
| Conservation | VU Vulnerable |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Mexican Woodnymph belong to?
The Mexican Woodnymph (Eupherusa ridgwayi) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Mexican Woodnymph?
The Mexican Woodnymph is classified as "Vulnerable" (VU) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Mexican Woodnymph?
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 defore...
Where can I report a Mexican Woodnymph sighting?
You can log sightings of Mexican Woodnymph on eBird (ebird.org) using species code mexwoo1, or on iNaturalist.
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