Bronze-tailed Comet
Polyonymus caroli
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<birdfyi-bird slug="polyonymus-caroli"></birdfyi-bird>The Bronze-tailed Comet (Polyonymus caroli) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.9 cm and a weight of 5.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (13-15 cm) endemic to the Andes of Peru at 2,700-4,000 m. Green plumage with a bronze-colored, forked tail. Nectarivore of montane scrub and Polylepis forest. Uncommon and restricted to high-elevation habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Flügelspannweite | 12,9 cm | 5.1 in |
| Gewicht | 5,125 g | 0.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Endemic to Peru in the Río Marañón drainage and adjacent valleys in arid scrub and dry forest. 1,800–3,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of high puna and queñual woodland; forages at Chuquiraga and Polylepis flowers. Gleans small arthropods.
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Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP.
Gelegegröße
2
Lautgebung
Gesang
Soft, thin twittering barely audible; delicate minute notes cascading gently almost lost in surrounding forest sounds.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Polyonymus |
| Arten | Polyonymus caroli |
Distribution
Bronze-tailed Comet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family