Grey-bellied Comet
Taphrolesbia griseiventris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="taphrolesbia-griseiventris"></birdfyi-bird>The Grey-bellied Comet (Taphrolesbia griseiventris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.6 cm and a weight of 8.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (15-18 cm including long tail) endemic to a small range in the Andes of Peru at 3,000-3,500 m. Grey belly and long, forked tail. Nectarivore. Classified as Endangered due to an extremely restricted range. One of the rarest Andean hummingbirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.6 cm | 6.1 in |
| Weight | 8.94 g | 0.32 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the western Andean slope in Peru in arid scrub and intermontane valleys. 2,400–3,800 m. Highly restricted range.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Peruvian dry inter-Andean valleys; visits sparse Chuquiraga blooms. Supplements with small insects.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Crisp, musical chip with bright quality; single sharp note ringing cleanly, repeated at irregular but frequent intervals.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Taphrolesbia |
| Species | Taphrolesbia griseiventris |
Distribution
Grey-bellied Comet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family