Peruvian Piedtail
Phlogophilus harterti
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests of Peru at 1,300-2,200 m. Green plumage with pale-tipped tail. Nectarivore of montane forest understory. Named after Ernst Hartert. Classified as Near Threatened due to limited range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 9,1 cm | 3.6 in |
| Gewicht | 2,45 g | 0.09 oz |
Identifizierung
Gefieder
Calliope Hummingbird: males with glittering rosy-red streaked gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above; short tail
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found on the eastern Andean slope in Peru in humid foothill forest. 400–1,400 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Peruvian montane forest understory. Visits tubular flowers; catches small insects gleaned from leaf surfaces.
Erhaltungsstatus
Lautgebung
Gesang
Deep, resonant hum barely audible; extremely low-frequency vibration perceptible more as sensation than distinct sound.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Phlogophilus |
| Arten | Phlogophilus harterti |
Distribution
Peruvian Piedtail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family