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Black-bellied Hummingbird

Eupherusa nigriventris

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
9,4 cm
Gewicht
3,3200000000000003 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Black-bellied Hummingbird (Eupherusa nigriventris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.4 cm and a weight of 3.3 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 Costa Rica and western Panama at 700-1,800 m. Males have a distinctive black belly contrasting with green breast. Nectarivore of cloud forest undergrowth and edges.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 9,4 cm 3.7 in
Gewicht 3,3200000000000003 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in humid forests of Costa Rica and western Panama at 700-1,800 m. Resident in cloud forest undergrowth.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, high-pitched twittering barely audible; delicate minute notes cascading gently near flowering canopy.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Black-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Black-bellied Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
Where does the Black-bellied Hummingbird live?
Found in humid forests of Costa Rica and western Panama at 700-1,800 m. Resident in cloud forest undergrowth.
Is the Black-bellied Hummingbird endangered?
The Black-bellied Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-bellied Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
What does the Black-bellied Hummingbird sound like?
Soft, high-pitched twittering barely audible; delicate minute notes cascading gently near flowering canopy.
How big is the Black-bellied Hummingbird?
The Black-bellied Hummingbird has a wingspan of 9.4 cm, weight of 3.3200000000000003 g.
What order and family does the Black-bellied Hummingbird belong to?
The Black-bellied Hummingbird (Eupherusa nigriventris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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