Pink-throated Brilliant
Heliodoxa gularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliodoxa-gularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Pink-throated Brilliant (Heliodoxa gularis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.8 cm and a weight of 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in lowland and foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 200-1,400 m. Males have a bright pink throat. Nectarivore of humid forest understory. An uncommon species of Andean foothills and adjacent lowlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 12,8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Gewicht | 6,533333333333334 g | 0.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found on the eastern Andean slope of Colombia and Ecuador in cloud forest. 800–1,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at diverse Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans arthropods.
Erhaltungsstatus
Lautgebung
Gesang
Melodic, flute-like descending phrase; smooth rich notes flowing warmly in relaxed quiet forest morning sequence.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Heliodoxa |
| Arten | Heliodoxa gularis |
Distribution
Pink-throated Brilliant has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family