Atthis (genus)
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Atthis is a genus of hummingbird
s. It consists of two small species found in Central America
, Mexico
and the southern United States
.
They are:
Hummingbird
Hummingbirds are birds that comprise the family Trochilidae. They are among the smallest of birds, most species measuring in the 7.5–13 cm range. Indeed, the smallest extant bird species is a hummingbird, the 5-cm Bee Hummingbird. They can hover in mid-air by rapidly flapping their wings...
s. It consists of two small species found in Central America
Central America
Central America is the central geographic region of the Americas. It is the southernmost, isthmian portion of the North American continent, which connects with South America on the southeast. When considered part of the unified continental model, it is considered a subcontinent...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and the southern United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
.
They are:
- Bumblebee HummingbirdBumblebee HummingbirdThe Bumblebee Hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is predominantly found in Mexico, but has occurred as a vagrant in the United States.Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montanes....
Atthis heloisa - Wine-throated HummingbirdWine-throated HummingbirdThe Wine-Throated Hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.It is found in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Mexico.Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forests....
, Atthis ellioti