Steely-vented Hummingbird
Saucerottia saucerottei
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<birdfyi-bird slug="saucerottia-saucerottei"></birdfyi-bird>The Steely-vented Hummingbird (Saucerottia saucerottei) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in varied habitats from Colombia to Venezuela. Green plumage with a steely-blue vent. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open country. One of the most common garden hummingbirds in northern South America.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.45 g | 0.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in varied habitats from Colombia to Venezuela. Resident in forest edges, gardens, and open country.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian Caribbean lowlands, visiting diverse flowering trees. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, high-pitched twittering barely perceptible; delicate notes cascading gently near high-elevation flowers.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Saucerottia |
| Species | Saucerottia saucerottei |
Distribution
Steely-vented Hummingbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family