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Plain-capped Starthroat

Heliomaster constantii

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
12,5 cm
Gewicht
7,375 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Plain-capped Starthroat (Heliomaster constantii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.5 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 (12-13 cm) found in dry to semi-humid habitats from Mexico to Costa Rica. Grey-green plumage with a purple gorget and long bill. Nectarivore of deciduous forests, thorn scrub, and gardens. Often seen at large, nectar-rich flowers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 12,5 cm 4.9 in
Gewicht 7,375 g 0.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects from exposed perches.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

Lautgebung

Gesang

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Plain-capped Starthroat has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Plain-capped Starthroat eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects from exposed perches.
Where does the Plain-capped Starthroat live?
Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.
Is the Plain-capped Starthroat endangered?
The Plain-capped Starthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Plain-capped Starthroat nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Plain-capped Starthroat sound like?
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.
How big is the Plain-capped Starthroat?
The Plain-capped Starthroat has a wingspan of 12.5 cm, weight of 7.375 g.
What order and family does the Plain-capped Starthroat belong to?
The Plain-capped Starthroat (Heliomaster constantii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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