Sooty Barbthroat
Threnetes niger
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<birdfyi-bird slug="threnetes-niger"></birdfyi-bird>The Sooty Barbthroat (Threnetes niger) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.8 cm and a weight of 5.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-12 cm) found in humid lowland forests of the eastern Amazon basin and the Guianas. Dark sooty-green plumage. Nectarivore of dense forest undergrowth. One of the least known hermit hummingbirds due to its restricted range in remote forests.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 11.8 cm | 4.6 in |
| Weight | 5.8 g | 0.20 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark sooty-brown and green upperparts; sooty-dark throat and breast; belly pale grey-buff; tail dark with pale tip; Guiana region endemic; distinctly darker and sootier below than other barbthroats with heavily pigmented throat and breast.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in a restricted range in northeastern Brazil and adjacent French Guiana. Resident in coastal rainforest. Rare and locally distributed.
Diet & Feeding
Primarily nectarivore visiting tubular flowers; supplements diet with small insects and spiders for protein.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 23-24 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Melodic, descending whistle with rich timbre; smooth pure tone dropping gracefully through several semitones then fading.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Threnetes |
| Species | Threnetes niger |
Distribution
Sooty Barbthroat has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family