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Stripe-breasted Starthroat

Heliomaster squamosus

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
11,2 cm
Gewicht
5,75 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Stripe-breasted Starthroat (Heliomaster squamosus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.2 cm and a weight of 5.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Über uns

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in cerrado and dry forests of eastern and central Brazil. Green plumage with a striped breast and glittering purple throat. Nectarivore of open woodland and garden flowers. A Brazilian near-endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 11,2 cm 4.4 in
Gewicht 5,75 g 0.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in semi-arid scrub and caatinga of eastern Brazil from Pará south to Minas Gerais. Sea level to 800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Brazilian savanna and forest edges; visits Mimosa and other open-country flowers. Supplements with arthropods.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.

Gelegegröße

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Lautgebung

Gesang

Sharp, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with melodic precision in humid forest.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Stripe-breasted Starthroat has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Stripe-breasted Starthroat eat?
Nectarivore of Brazilian savanna and forest edges; visits Mimosa and other open-country flowers. Supplements with arthropods.
Where does the Stripe-breasted Starthroat live?
Found in semi-arid scrub and caatinga of eastern Brazil from Pará south to Minas Gerais. Sea level to 800 m.
Is the Stripe-breasted Starthroat endangered?
The Stripe-breasted Starthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Stripe-breasted Starthroat nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
What does the Stripe-breasted Starthroat sound like?
Sharp, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with melodic precision in humid forest.
How big is the Stripe-breasted Starthroat?
The Stripe-breasted Starthroat has a wingspan of 11.2 cm, weight of 5.75 g.
What order and family does the Stripe-breasted Starthroat belong to?
The Stripe-breasted Starthroat (Heliomaster squamosus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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