Many-spotted Hummingbird
Taphrospilus hypostictus
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 500-1,800 m. Green plumage with many buff spots on the underparts. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named for its distinctive spotted breast.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Weight | 7.4 g | 0.26 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Scaled Ground-cuckoo: pale buff below with dark scaling; brown above; blue orbital skin; long tail; scaled chest pattern; ground runner
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 500-1,800 m. Resident in forest edges.
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
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, melodic warbling with gentle flowing character; notes weaving smoothly in quiet phrase through forest.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Taphrospilus |
| Species | Taphrospilus hypostictus |
Distribution
Many-spotted Hummingbird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family