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White-necked Jacobin, Florisuga mellivora

White-necked Jacobin, Florisuga mellivora

2026-03-13 06:43:31 · · #1

Basic Information

Scientific classification

  • Chinese name: White-necked Hummingbird
  • Scientific name: Florisuga mellivora, White-necked Jacobin
  • Classification: Climbing birds
  • Family and genus: Apodiformes, Hummingbird family, Jacobin genus

Vital signs data

  • Body length: No verification information available.
  • Weight: No verification information available.
  • Lifespan: No verification data available.

Significant features

She likes to dress up as a man.

Distribution and Habitat

Details are unknown.

Appearance

Details are unknown.

Detailed introduction

The specific habits of the White-necked Jacobin (scientific name: Florisuga mellivora) are unknown.

White-necked hummingbirds begin displaying vibrant colors before reaching reproductive age, a coloration less common in adult females—while about 20% of adult females retain the same coloration as males, most lose their brilliance and become duller as they mature. Male white-necked hummingbirds prefer to court and mate with less expressive females, suggesting that vibrant coloration does not provide any advantage for females in courtship. For brightly colored juvenile white-necked hummingbirds, their coloration may offer the same benefits as that of brightly colored females, helping them avoid harassment and compete for nectar.

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