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Copper-rumped Hummingbird

Saucerottia tobaci

Least Concern
Gewicht
4,416666666666667 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Copper-rumped Hummingbird (Saucerottia tobaci) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Über uns

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Trinidad and Tobago and coastal northeastern Venezuela. Green plumage with a coppery rump. Nectarivore of gardens, forest edges, and plantations. One of the most common hummingbirds in Trinidad.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Gewicht 4,416666666666667 g 0.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in Trinidad and Tobago and coastal northeastern Venezuela. Resident in gardens and forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in Trinidad and Tobago forest and gardens. Supplements diet with insects and spiders for protein.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-19 days. Fledging: 19-23 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Soft, liquid cascade of mellow notes; gentle flowing tones with subtle melodic variation in humid thicket.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Trochilidae (Kolibris)
Genus Saucerottia
Arten Saucerottia tobaci

Distribution

Copper-rumped Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Copper-rumped Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in Trinidad and Tobago forest and gardens. Supplements diet with insects and spiders for protein.
Where does the Copper-rumped Hummingbird live?
Found in Trinidad and Tobago and coastal northeastern Venezuela. Resident in gardens and forest edges.
Is the Copper-rumped Hummingbird endangered?
The Copper-rumped Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Copper-rumped Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-19 days. Fledging: 19-23 days.
What does the Copper-rumped Hummingbird sound like?
Soft, liquid cascade of mellow notes; gentle flowing tones with subtle melodic variation in humid thicket.
How big is the Copper-rumped Hummingbird?
The Copper-rumped Hummingbird has a weight of 4.416666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Copper-rumped Hummingbird belong to?
The Copper-rumped Hummingbird (Saucerottia tobaci) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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