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Long-billed Starthroat

Heliomaster longirostris

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
11,7 cm
Gewicht
6,540000000000001 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid forests from southern Mexico to Bolivia and Brazil. Long, slightly decurved bill. Green plumage with a glittering blue-purple throat. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Widespread Neotropical species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 11,7 cm 4.6 in
Gewicht 6,540000000000001 g 0.23 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Stripe-breasted Starthroat (alt): tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above; spots

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. Takes small insects.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-26 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Long-billed Starthroat has been recorded in 4 countries.

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External Databases

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What does the Long-billed Starthroat eat?
Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. Takes small insects.
Where does the Long-billed Starthroat live?
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 m.
Is the Long-billed Starthroat endangered?
The Long-billed Starthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Long-billed Starthroat nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-26 days.
What does the Long-billed Starthroat sound like?
Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.
How big is the Long-billed Starthroat?
The Long-billed Starthroat has a wingspan of 11.7 cm, weight of 6.540000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Long-billed Starthroat belong to?
The Long-billed Starthroat (Heliomaster longirostris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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