Genus Thalurania Higher classification Woodnymph | Phylum Chordata Family Trochilidae Scientific name Thalurania ridgwayi Rank Species | |
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Similar Golden‑crowned emerald, Buff‑thighed puffleg, Green‑breasted mountaingem, Letitia's thorntail, Fiery‑throated metaltail |
The Mexican woodnymph (Thalurania ridgwayi) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae and is endemic to western Mexico. Its habitats include subtropical or tropical moist lowland/foothill forests and plantations . It is threatened by habitat loss. It has been considered conspecific with the crowned woodnymph of Central and northern South America.
References
Mexican woodnymph Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA