Brazilian Ruby
Clytolaema rubricauda
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<birdfyi-bird slug="clytolaema-rubricauda"></birdfyi-bird>The Brazilian Ruby (Clytolaema rubricauda) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.8 cm and a weight of 7.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Males have a brilliant ruby-red throat and breast. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. A Brazilian endemic of conservation concern due to Atlantic Forest loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 13,8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Gewicht | 7,42 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Bahia south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at sea level to 1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest understory; visits Heliconia and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements diet with small arthropods.
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Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 25 days.
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Gesang
Explosive, loud whistle cutting through ambient sound; single bold penetrating note repeated with commanding authority.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Clytolaema |
| Arten | Clytolaema rubricauda |
Distribution
Brazilian Ruby has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family