Green-breasted Mountain-gem
Lampornis sybillae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lampornis-sybillae"></birdfyi-bird>The Green-breasted Mountain-gem (Lampornis sybillae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.8 cm and a weight of 6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the highlands of Honduras and Nicaragua at 1,500-2,400 m. Males have a green breast. Nectarivore of cloud forest. A rare Central American endemic restricted to the nuclear highlands. Classified as Vulnerable.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 12,8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Gewicht | 5,975 g | 0.21 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in cloud forest of Nicaragua and Honduras in highland forest. 1,000–2,400 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Nicaraguan montane forest; visits Ericaceae and Heliconia blooms. Supplements with small arthropods.
Erhaltungsstatus
Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, high squeak followed by buzzy trill; brief introductory note launching into rough cascade of chips.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Lampornis |
| Arten | Lampornis sybillae |
Distribution
Green-breasted Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.
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