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Blue-fronted Lancebill

Doryfera johannae

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
10,6 cm
Gewicht
4,540000000000001 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with a very long, straight bill. Green plumage with a blue-violet forehead. Found in humid montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 600-1,800 m. Nectarivore specializing in long-tubed flowers. Named for its lance-like bill.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 10,6 cm 4.2 in
Gewicht 4,540000000000001 g 0.16 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Dot-eared Coquette: males with elongated tufted black crest; glittering blue-green gorget; bronze-green back; females with rufous crown patch

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in lowland and foothill forests from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. Sea level to 1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes and Ericaceae blooms. Catches small arthropods near flowers for additional protein.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Sharp, high peep followed by rapid twittering; brief introductory note launching into animated cascade of lighter chips.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Trochilidae (Kolibris)
Genus Doryfera
Arten Doryfera johannae

Distribution

Blue-fronted Lancebill has been recorded in 4 countries.

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External Databases

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What does the Blue-fronted Lancebill eat?
Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes and Ericaceae blooms. Catches small arthropods near flowers for additional protein.
Where does the Blue-fronted Lancebill live?
Found in lowland and foothill forests from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Is the Blue-fronted Lancebill endangered?
The Blue-fronted Lancebill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-fronted Lancebill nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Blue-fronted Lancebill sound like?
Sharp, high peep followed by rapid twittering; brief introductory note launching into animated cascade of lighter chips.
How big is the Blue-fronted Lancebill?
The Blue-fronted Lancebill has a wingspan of 10.6 cm, weight of 4.540000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Blue-fronted Lancebill belong to?
The Blue-fronted Lancebill (Doryfera johannae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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