Fawn-breasted Brilliant
Heliodoxa rubinoides
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliodoxa-rubinoides"></birdfyi-bird>The Fawn-breasted Brilliant (Heliodoxa rubinoides) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.9 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) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 1,200-2,500 m. Green plumage with a distinctive fawn-buff breast. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. A common cloud forest species across its range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 13,9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Gewicht | 7,368 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in foothill and lower montane cloud forest from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 600–2,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Ecuadorian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms. Gleans small arthropods.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Rapid, bright twittering cascade; light airy notes tumbling freely in animated sequence above tropical blossoms.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Heliodoxa |
| Arten | Heliodoxa rubinoides |
Distribution
Fawn-breasted Brilliant has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family