Blue-chested Hummingbird
Polyerata amabilis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="polyerata-amabilis"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-chested Hummingbird (Polyerata amabilis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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حول
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Males have a bright blue breast patch. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. Found primarily in Caribbean lowland forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| الوزن | 4,15 g | 0.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in Caribbean lowland forests.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well through broad-leafed tropical forest.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Polyerata |
| الأنواع | Polyerata amabilis |
Distribution
Blue-chested Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family