Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer
Chalybura urochrysia
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chalybura-urochrysia"></birdfyi-bird>The Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer (Chalybura urochrysia) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13 cm and a weight of 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Green plumage with a bronze-colored tail. Feathered legs (the plumeleteer trait). Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.0 cm | 5.1 in |
| Weight | 6.55 g | 0.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in Caribbean and Pacific lowland forests.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of humid Central American and Colombian lowland forest. Takes insects and spiders to supplement floral nectar.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Sound
Song
Thin, high-pitched chip barely audible; minute staccato notes cascading gently near dense flowering shrubbery.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chalybura |
| Species | Chalybura urochrysia |
Distribution
Bronze-tailed Plumeleteer has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family