About Eupetomena cirrochloris (Vieillot, 1818)
Scientific Name and Size
The sombre hummingbird, scientifically named Eupetomena cirrochloris (Vieillot, 1818), measures approximately 12 cm (4.7 in) in length and weighs between 7.1 and 9 g (0.25 to 0.32 oz). The two sexes have essentially identical appearance, though females are slightly smaller than males.
Bill Characteristics
This species has a slightly decurved black bill.
Upperparts Coloration
Its upperparts range from bronzy green to blackish bronzy green, with a coppery sheen on the uppertail coverts.
Underparts Coloration
Its underparts are dull gray, with a small number of dull green spots on the throat.
Tail Structure and Color
It has a square-tipped tail: the central tail feathers are shiny green, while the remaining tail feathers are black with a bronzy gloss.
Geographic Distribution
The sombre hummingbird is distributed across eastern Brazil, ranging from Pernambuco south into Rio Grande do Sul and extending west as far as Mato Grosso.
Habitat Types
It inhabits the edges and understory of humid primary and secondary forest, as well as plantations and gardens.
Biome Range
The core of its range is within the Atlantic Forest, but it also occurs in the transition zone between the cerrado and caatinga biomes.
