Long-billed Starthroat
Heliomaster longirostris
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid forests from southern Mexico to Bolivia and Brazil. Long, slightly decurved bill. Green plumage with a glittering blue-purple throat. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Widespread Neotropical species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.7 cm | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 6.540000000000001 g | 0.23 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Stripe-breasted Starthroat (alt): tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above; spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. Takes small insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-26 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliomaster |
| Species | Heliomaster longirostris |
Distribution
Long-billed Starthroat has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family