Oasis Hummingbird
Rhodopis vesper
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A small hummingbird (12-13 cm including long tail) found in the arid coastal deserts of Peru and northern Chile. Dull plumage with a long, forked tail. Nectarivore specializing in desert flowers and columnar cacti. One of the few hummingbirds adapted to hyper-arid environments.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.1 cm | 4.4 in |
| Weight | 4.08 g | 0.14 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Lazuline Sabrewing: tiny; males with brilliant lazuline blue gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females plain green; spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in coastal fog valleys and desert oases of Peru and northern Chile. Sea level to 3,200 m. Highly restricted lowland range.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal desert oases; visits Capparis, Tillandsia, and garden flowers. Supplements with small insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained tone with slight fall at end, given quietly. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Rhodopis |
| Species | Rhodopis vesper |
Distribution
Oasis Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family