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White-bellied Hummingbird

Elliotomyia chionogaster

Least Concern
Gewicht
5,525 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The White-bellied Hummingbird (Elliotomyia chionogaster) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a weight of 5.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean highlands from Peru to Argentina at 2,000-4,000 m. Green plumage with white belly. Nectarivore of montane scrub, gardens, and Polylepis woodland. A common high-altitude hummingbird.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Gewicht 5,525 g 0.19 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in Andean highlands from Peru to Argentina at 2,000-4,000 m. Resident in montane scrub and Polylepis woodland.

Diet & Feeding

Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.

Gelegegröße

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Lautgebung

Gesang

Melodic, rolling phrase with rich bubbly timbre; warm notes tumbling loosely in pleasant continuous sequence.

Taxonomie

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

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What does the White-bellied Hummingbird eat?
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the White-bellied Hummingbird live?
Found in Andean highlands from Peru to Argentina at 2,000-4,000 m. Resident in montane scrub and Polylepis woodland.
Is the White-bellied Hummingbird endangered?
The White-bellied Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-bellied Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
What does the White-bellied Hummingbird sound like?
Melodic, rolling phrase with rich bubbly timbre; warm notes tumbling loosely in pleasant continuous sequence.
How big is the White-bellied Hummingbird?
The White-bellied Hummingbird has a weight of 5.525 g.
What order and family does the White-bellied Hummingbird belong to?
The White-bellied Hummingbird (Elliotomyia chionogaster) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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