Rivoli's Hummingbird
Eugenes fulgens
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusEugenes (Magnificent Hummingbirds)
- SpeciesEugenes fulgens (Rivoli's Hummingbird)
About the Rivoli's Hummingbird
Rivoli's hummingbird (Eugenes fulgens), also known as the magnificent hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in the "mountain gems", tribe Lampornithini in subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, and the United States.
Eugenes fulgens was originally described as the magnificent hummingbird, and by the late 1800s was treated as having two subspecies. Beginning in 2017 the North American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society (NACC), the International Ornithological Committee (IOC), and the Clements taxonomy split them into the current Rivoli's hummingbird and the Talamanca hummingbird (E. spectabilis). However, as of 2020, BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) retains the single species "magnificent" hummingbird treatment.
Rivoli's hummingbird is monotypic. Rivoli's hummingbird is about 11 to 14 cm (4.3 to 5.5 in) long and weighs about 6 to 10 g (0.21 to 0.35 oz), with males typically a little larger than females. It has a wingspan of 18 centimetres (7.1 in). Of the hummingbirds found in the United States, Rivoli's hummingbird is one... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Rivoli's Hummingbird in Big Bend National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reserva de la Biosfera Mariposa Monarca | 🇲🇽 Mexico | |
| 2 | La Tigra National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 3 | Celaque National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 4 | Cusuco National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 5 | Lago de Yojoa | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 6 | Pico Bonito National Park | 🇭🇳 Honduras | |
| 7 | Saguaro National Park | 🇺🇸 United States |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Rivoli's Hummingbird in Big Bend National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Rivoli's Hummingbird sighting in Big Bend National Park, based on 8 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Rivoli's Hummingbird in Big Bend National Park?
July has the highest sighting rate for Rivoli's Hummingbird in Big Bend National Park in our monthly data.