Olive-spotted Hummingbird
Talaphorus chlorocercus
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Green plumage with olive spots on flanks. Nectarivore of forest edges and river-edge habitats. An uncommon species of western Amazonian lowlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.85 g | 0.17 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Pheasant Coucal: dark glossy black head and body; rufous-brown wings; strongly barred dark tail; reddish eye; ground-dwelling habits
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Resident in western Amazonian lowlands.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Melodic, descending phrase with warm rich timbre; smooth notes flowing warmly downward in relaxed sequence.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Talaphorus |
| Species | Talaphorus chlorocercus |
Distribution
Olive-spotted Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family