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Volcano Hummingbird

Selasphorus flammula

Least Concern
طول الجناح
8,0 cm
الوزن
2,6999999999999997 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

حول

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Males have a brilliantly colored gorget varying geographically from magenta to gray-purple. Nectarivore of páramo and high-elevation gardens.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 8,0 cm 3.1 in
الوزن 2,6999999999999997 g 0.10 oz

التعرف

الريش

Snowy-bellied Hummingbird: males with iridescent green gorget; metallic green above; white belly; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Resident in páramo and elfin forest.

Diet & Feeding

Highland nectarivore of Costa Rican volcanoes, feeding at Fuchsia and bromeliads. Captures small arthropods for protein balance.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during territorial encounter.

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Volcano Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Volcano Hummingbird eat?
Highland nectarivore of Costa Rican volcanoes, feeding at Fuchsia and bromeliads. Captures small arthropods for protein balance.
Where does the Volcano Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Resident in páramo and elfin forest.
Is the Volcano Hummingbird endangered?
The Volcano Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Volcano Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Volcano Hummingbird sound like?
Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during territorial encounter.
How big is the Volcano Hummingbird?
The Volcano Hummingbird has a wingspan of 8.0 cm, weight of 2.6999999999999997 g.
What order and family does the Volcano Hummingbird belong to?
The Volcano Hummingbird (Selasphorus flammula) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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