Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird
Chrysuronia lilliae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysuronia-lilliae"></birdfyi-bird>The Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird (Chrysuronia lilliae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to northern Colombia. Males have a sapphire-blue belly. Nectarivore of mangroves and dry forest. Critically Endangered with a very small population restricted to a tiny area of Caribbean Colombia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.3 g | 0.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to northern Colombia. Critically Endangered with a tiny population in Caribbean coastal habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Soft, buzzy trill barely audible; rapid light notes barely perceptible at distance in dense vegetation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chrysuronia |
| Species | Chrysuronia lilliae |
Distribution
Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family