Fiery-throated Hummingbird
Panterpe insignis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="panterpe-insignis"></birdfyi-bird>The Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.6 cm and a weight of 6.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
A medium-sized hummingbird (11 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,400-2,500 m. Brilliantly multicolored: fiery orange throat, blue breast, green belly, and coppery tail. Nectarivore of cloud forest. One of the most colorful birds in the Americas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 12,6 cm | 5.0 in |
| الوزن | 6,1000000000000005 g | 0.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama in cloud forest and páramo. 1,500–3,100 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Costa Rican highland forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms at high elevations. Catches small arthropods.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Rough, buzzy chatter with coarse texture; series of harsh notes delivered emphatically during competitive encounter.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Panterpe |
| الأنواع | Panterpe insignis |
Distribution
Fiery-throated Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family