Rainbow-bearded Thornbill
Chalcostigma herrani
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chalcostigma-herrani"></birdfyi-bird>The Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.5 cm and a weight of 6.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in Andean páramo from Colombia to Ecuador at 2,800-4,000 m. Males have a spectacular rainbow-colored beard of iridescent feathers ranging from green through gold to purple. Nectarivore of páramo flowering shrubs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.5 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 6.183333333333334 g | 0.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in high Andean páramo and shrubby forest edge from Colombia south to Ecuador and Peru. 2,600–4,400 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan montane scrub; visits diverse small flowers. Supplements with small insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, reedy trill with wavering quality; soft rapid notes with gentle tremolo effect, given from dense cover.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chalcostigma |
| Species | Chalcostigma herrani |
Distribution
Rainbow-bearded Thornbill has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family