Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird
Saucerottia castaneiventris
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Males have a distinctive chestnut-red belly. Green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to limited Colombian range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 5.0 g | 0.18 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Centropus menbeki: large; dark glossy black-brown; rich chestnut wings; long dark tail; red eye; New Guinea endemic coucal
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear warm quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest sequence.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Saucerottia |
| Species | Saucerottia castaneiventris |
Distribution
Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family