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Violet-capped Woodnymph

Thalurania glaucopis

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
11,0 cm
Gewicht
4,78 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Males have a violet-blue crown and green body. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. Replaced by Fork-tailed Woodnymph in Amazonia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 11,0 cm 4.3 in
Gewicht 4,78 g 0.17 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Hartlaub's Bustard: males with dark belly; white underparts; brown-vermiculated above; black crown; pale streaked; sexual dimorphism

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of South Brazilian forest, visiting bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Deep, hollow churr with resonant character; prolonged buzzing sound vibrating softly through tropical canopy.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familie Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Thalurania
Arten Thalurania glaucopis

Distribution

Violet-capped Woodnymph has been recorded in 1 countries.

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External Databases

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What does the Violet-capped Woodnymph eat?
Nectarivore of South Brazilian forest, visiting bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Violet-capped Woodnymph live?
Found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Resident.
Is the Violet-capped Woodnymph endangered?
The Violet-capped Woodnymph has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Violet-capped Woodnymph nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
What does the Violet-capped Woodnymph sound like?
Deep, hollow churr with resonant character; prolonged buzzing sound vibrating softly through tropical canopy.
How big is the Violet-capped Woodnymph?
The Violet-capped Woodnymph has a wingspan of 11.0 cm, weight of 4.78 g.
What order and family does the Violet-capped Woodnymph belong to?
The Violet-capped Woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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