Blue-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis clemenciae
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A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in mountain canyons of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Males have a brilliant blue throat gorget. The largest hummingbird breeding in the US. Nectarivore of mountain meadows and garden feeders. Known for its loud, squeaky call.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 14,7 cm | 5.8 in |
| Gewicht | 7,25 g | 0.26 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Calliope Hummingbird (alt): males with iridescent blue gorget; metallic green body; white pectoral tufts; females green; spotted below
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found from the mountains of southern Arizona south through Mexico to Honduras in pine-oak forest. 1,400–3,500 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of US and Mexican highland forest; visits diverse flowers at medium to high elevation. Takes small arthropods.
Erhaltungsstatus
Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 24-29 days.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Rough, nasal chatter with emphatic delivery; series of coarse buzzy notes audible from considerable distance.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Lampornis |
| Arten | Lampornis clemenciae |
Distribution
Blue-throated Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family