Fork-tailed Woodnymph
Thalurania furcata
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Males have violet-blue underparts and green crown. Deeply forked tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.9 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 4.4 g | 0.16 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Blue Bustard: males with slate-blue neck and breast; brown-vermiculated above; white belly; females brown above; pale below
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Widespread Amazonian nectarivore visiting diverse forest-floor flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders caught in flight.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Buzzy, insect-like trill with monotonous quality; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Thalurania |
| Species | Thalurania furcata |
Distribution
Fork-tailed Woodnymph has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family