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Pirre Hummingbird

Goldmania bella

Near Threatened
Weight
3.375 g
Family
Trochilidae
Order
Caprimulgiformes

The Pirre Hummingbird (Goldmania bella) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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About

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Pirre massif of eastern Panama at 700-1,500 m. Green plumage. Nectarivore of cloud forest. An extremely range-restricted Panamanian endemic found only on Cerro Pirre and adjacent peaks.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Weight 3.375 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Geographic Range

Endemic to the Pirre massif of eastern Panama at 700-1,500 m. Extremely restricted Panamanian endemic.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Darién highland forest; visits bromeliads and epiphytic flowers and supplements with small arthropods.

Conservation Status

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Behavior & Breeding

Clutch Size

2

Sound

Song

Thin, reedy whistle with wavering quality; soft slightly nasal tone trembling gently in humid forest.

Taxonomy

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Order Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Family Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Goldmania
Species Goldmania bella

Distribution

Pirre Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Present Not recorded

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Pirre Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Darién highland forest; visits bromeliads and epiphytic flowers and supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Pirre Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the Pirre massif of eastern Panama at 700-1,500 m. Extremely restricted Panamanian endemic.
Is the Pirre Hummingbird endangered?
The Pirre Hummingbird has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Pirre Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, reedy whistle with wavering quality; soft slightly nasal tone trembling gently in humid forest.
How big is the Pirre Hummingbird?
The Pirre Hummingbird has a weight of 3.375 g.
What order and family does the Pirre Hummingbird belong to?
The Pirre Hummingbird (Goldmania bella) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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