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Indigo-capped Hummingbird

Amazilia cyanifrons

Least Concern
طول الجناح
11,2 cm
الوزن
5,0 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

حول

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests of Colombia at 500-1,800 m. Males have an iridescent indigo-blue crown cap. Green body. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. A Colombian near-endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 11,2 cm 4.4 in
الوزن 5,0 g 0.18 oz

التعرف

الريش

Andaman Coucal: dark black-glossed overall; rufous-brown wings; graduated black tail; red eye; island endemic; similar to Greater

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in humid forests of Colombia at 500-1,800 m elevation. A Colombian near-endemic of Andean foothills.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian Andes foothills; visits diverse lowland blossoms and supplements with small arthropods.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Buzzy, sustained monotone trill; continuous low vibration with minimal variation across delivery period.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
الفصيلة Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Amazilia
الأنواع Amazilia cyanifrons

External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Indigo-capped Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian Andes foothills; visits diverse lowland blossoms and supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Indigo-capped Hummingbird live?
Found in humid forests of Colombia at 500-1,800 m elevation. A Colombian near-endemic of Andean foothills.
Is the Indigo-capped Hummingbird endangered?
The Indigo-capped Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Indigo-capped Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Indigo-capped Hummingbird sound like?
Buzzy, sustained monotone trill; continuous low vibration with minimal variation across delivery period.
How big is the Indigo-capped Hummingbird?
The Indigo-capped Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.2 cm, weight of 5.0 g.
What order and family does the Indigo-capped Hummingbird belong to?
The Indigo-capped Hummingbird (Amazilia cyanifrons) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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