Xantus Hummingbird Species. Xantus Hummingbird is a medium-sized hummingbird that can only be found in Baja, California. The bird is deemed to be the most distinctive among the few Baja specialty birds. It grows to a length of 3-3.5 inches, and weighs about 3-4 grams upon maturity. It was named after a Hungarian zoologist, John Xantus de Vesey.
The nasal septum, the division between the left and right airways of the nose, is made of three structures: the vomer bone, perpendicular plate of ethmoid bone, and its cartilage.
Composed of bones and cartilages, the framework of the nose is covered with skin that is lined with mucous membrane. The bones in the upper part of the nose act as a support structure. The nasal bridge (or dorsum) is formed by two nasal bones that are joined in the center.On the sides of the nose, the nasal bones are connected to the face by a fibrous membrane. At the base, nasal cartilage connects the nasal bones.The lower part of the nose is made up of cartilages that form the tip of the nose and nostrils.omposed of bones and cartilages, the framework of the nose is covered with skin that is lined with mucous membrane. The bones in the upper part of the nose act as a support structure. The nasal bridge (or dorsum) is formed by two nasal bones that are joined in the center.