Indigo-capped Hummingbird
Amazilia cyanifrons
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<birdfyi-bird slug="amazilia-cyanifrons"></birdfyi-bird>The Indigo-capped Hummingbird (Amazilia cyanifrons) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.2 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests of Colombia at 500-1,800 m. Males have an iridescent indigo-blue crown cap. Green body. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. A Colombian near-endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 11,2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Gewicht | 5,0 g | 0.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in humid forests of Colombia at 500-1,800 m elevation. A Colombian near-endemic of Andean foothills.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian Andes foothills; visits diverse lowland blossoms and supplements with small arthropods.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Buzzy, sustained monotone trill; continuous low vibration with minimal variation across delivery period.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Amazilia |
| Arten | Amazilia cyanifrons |
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Other species in the Trochilidae family