Red-tailed Comet
Sappho sparganurus
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A stunning hummingbird (15-22 cm including tail) found in dry inter-Andean valleys from Bolivia to northwestern Argentina at 2,000-4,500 m. Males have a deeply forked, iridescent red-orange tail. Nectarivore of arid scrub and cactus flowers. An iconic Andean species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 12,6 cm | 5.0 in |
| الوزن | 5,4 g | 0.19 oz |
التعرف
الريش
Purple-throated Woodstar: males with glittering rose-pink gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; tiny; females spotted below
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in the Andes and Patagonian scrub of Argentina and Bolivia from 1,000–4,200 m. Partly migratory southward.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Andean high-altitude scrub; visits Chuquiraga and Ericaceae flowers. Catches small insects near blooms.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 31-32 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Pure, bell-like tones in descending sequence; clear musical notes stepping down smoothly with resonant ringing quality.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Sappho |
| الأنواع | Sappho sparganurus |
Distribution
Red-tailed Comet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family