Coppery Thorntail
Discosura letitiae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="discosura-letitiae"></birdfyi-bird>The Coppery Thorntail (Discosura letitiae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.5 cm and a weight of 2.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Data Deficient.
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About
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) known from very few specimens collected in Bolivia. Coppery plumage. Almost nothing known about its ecology or current status. One of the most mysterious hummingbirds; possibly rare, possibly overlooked. Further fieldwork needed.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 7.5 cm | 3.0 in |
| Weight | 2.8 g | 0.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Known only from Bolivia; restricted range in humid lowland forest of the Beni region. 150–500 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore with elongated tail foraging at high canopy blooms. Catches small insects near flowering trees.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Soft, high peep followed by short buzzy trill; quiet introductory note launching into brief rough continuation.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Discosura |
| Species | Discosura letitiae |
Distribution
Coppery Thorntail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family