Magenta-throated Woodstar
Philodice bryantae
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m. Males have a brilliant magenta-pink throat gorget. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A Central American highland endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 3,4 g | 0.12 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Brown Violetear (alt): males with glittering violet gorget; metallic bronze-green above; brown flanks; violet ear tufts; females green
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges and gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore hovering at tubular blossoms in highland forest clearings. Takes small flies and spiders to meet protein needs during breeding.
Erhaltungsstatus
Lautgebung
Gesang
Thin, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high airy notes cascading softly near flowering shrubs.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Philodice |
| Arten | Philodice bryantae |
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