Mountain Velvetbreast
Lafresnaya lafresnayi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lafresnaya-lafresnayi"></birdfyi-bird>The Mountain Velvetbreast (Lafresnaya lafresnayi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.7 cm and a weight of 5.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Peru at 2,000-3,500 m. Males have a velvety black breast with green iridescence. Long, slightly decurved bill. Nectarivore of montane forest, visiting Ericaceae and Fuchsia flowers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 12,7 cm | 5.0 in |
| Gewicht | 5,6 g | 0.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,400–3,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan Andean cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Gleans small arthropods from mosses.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-19 days. Fledging: 23-26 days.
Gelegegröße
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Lautgebung
Gesang
Sharp, staccato chips in rapid sequence; clean emphatic notes delivered with rising intensity near territorial dispute.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Lafresnaya |
| Arten | Lafresnaya lafresnayi |
Distribution
Mountain Velvetbreast has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family