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Sapphire-spangled Emerald

Chionomesa lactea

Least Concern
الوزن
4,333333333333333 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

حول

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Green plumage with sapphire-blue throat spots. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest edges, cerrado, and gardens. Named for its sapphire-spangled throat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
الوزن 4,333333333333333 g 0.15 oz

التعرف

الريش

Bengal Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; common Asian coucal species

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Sapphire-spangled Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.
Where does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald live?
Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.
Is the Sapphire-spangled Emerald endangered?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
What does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald sound like?
Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.
How big is the Sapphire-spangled Emerald?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald has a weight of 4.333333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald belong to?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald (Chionomesa lactea) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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