Speckled Hummingbird
Adelomyia melanogenys
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) widely distributed in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Green plumage speckled with buff spots on the breast. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth and edges. One of the most widespread Andean hummingbirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.6 cm | 4.2 in |
| Weight | 4.300000000000001 g | 0.15 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Ruby-throated Hummingbird: males with iridescent ruby-red gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above with spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,200–3,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting a broad range of Andean montane flowers including Ericaceae and Bromeliaceae. Gleans small arthropods.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, sibilant trill with airy quality; soft high buzzing sustained gently during slow courtship hovering display.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Adelomyia |
| Species | Adelomyia melanogenys |
Distribution
Speckled Hummingbird has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family