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Mexican Sheartail

Doricha eliza

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (สัตว์)
Phylum
Chordata (สัตว์มีแกนสันหลัง)
Class
Aves (นก)
Order
Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Doricha
Species
Doricha eliza (Mexican Sheartail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese オビロエンビハチドリ
Chinese 墨西哥剪尾蜂鳥
Spanish Colibrí cola hendida
French Colibri d'Eliza
German Rosenkehl-Sternkolibri
Russian Мексиканская дориха

Similar Species in Doricha

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Slender Sheartail
Doricha enicura
Least Concern
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Mexican Sheartail?
The scientific name of Mexican Sheartail is Doricha eliza. It belongs to the genus Doricha.
What is the conservation status of Mexican Sheartail?
Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Mexican Sheartail live?
Mexican Sheartail is found in Found in Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Norway.
What family does Mexican Sheartail belong to?
Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza) belongs to the genus Doricha, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
What kingdom does Mexican Sheartail belong to?
Mexican Sheartail (Doricha eliza) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (สัตว์).
What are the closest relatives of Mexican Sheartail?
The closest relatives of Mexican Sheartail in the genus Doricha include Slender Sheartail.

Native Range — 1 Countries

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Genus Doricha — 2 Species

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Slender Sheartail
Doricha enicura
LC
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Mexican Sheartail
Doricha eliza
NT
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