Blue-tufted Starthroat
Heliomaster furcifer
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in open habitats from Venezuela and the Guianas through Brazil to Argentina. Green plumage with blue throat tufts (males) and a long, forked tail. Nectarivore of savanna, gardens, and forest edges. Widespread in southern South America.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 5.7 g | 0.20 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Sparkling-tailed Hummingbird: males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic bronze-green; sparkling tail; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina and Uruguay in open woodland and scrub. Sea level to 1,500 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of open Argentine and Bolivian habitats; visits diverse shrub flowers. Catches small insects in short sallies.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Buzzy, insect-like trill with rapid modulation; high-frequency buzz sustained briefly then repeated after pause.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliomaster |
| Species | Heliomaster furcifer |
Distribution
Blue-tufted Starthroat has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family