Mexican Sheartail

Doricha enicura

The Mexican Sheartail is a small hummingbird species found in Mexico. It is known for its iridescent green and blue plumage, with the male having a vibrant pinkish-red throat patch. These birds are often found in arid and semi-arid habitats, including scrublands, open woodlands, and gardens. They are highly agile flyers and are known for their remarkable hovering abilities. Mexican Sheartails primarily feed on nectar from flowers and are important pollinators in their ecosystems. Due to habitat loss and potential threats from climate change, the conservation status of this species is currently listed as Near Threatened.

Habitat: Arid and semi-arid habitats, including scrublands, open woodlands, and gardens