Hooded Visorbearer
Augastes lumachella
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<birdfyi-bird slug="augastes-lumachella"></birdfyi-bird>The Hooded Visorbearer (Augastes lumachella) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12 cm and a weight of 4.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) endemic to the Chapada Diamantina highlands of Bahia, Brazil. Luminous golden-green forehead visor and dark plumage. Nectarivore of rocky campo rupestre habitats. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range and habitat degradation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 12,0 cm | 4.7 in |
| Gewicht | 4,4 g | 0.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to the campo rupestre highlands of eastern Bahia, Brazil, in the Chapada Diamantina region. 800–1,600 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore specializing in montane campo rupestre blooms. Supplements nectar diet with small arthropods.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
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Gesang
Harsh, buzzy chatter with raspy edge; rough notes interspersed with sharper chips in energetic vocal display.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Augastes |
| Arten | Augastes lumachella |
Distribution
Hooded Visorbearer has been recorded in 1 countries.
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