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Rufous-vented Whitetip

Urosticte ruficrissa

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
11,4 cm
Gewicht
4,15 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Rufous-vented Whitetip (Urosticte ruficrissa) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.4 cm and a weight of 4.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,500-2,500 m. Green plumage with rufous vent and white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of montane forest. Closely related to Purple-bibbed Whitetip. Uncommon.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 11,4 cm 4.5 in
Gewicht 4,15 g 0.15 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found on the eastern Andean slope of Ecuador in cloud forest and forest edges. 800–1,800 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian montane forest; forages at Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Takes small insects.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Pure, bell-like tones in descending sequence; clear musical notes stepping down smoothly with long resonant quality.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Rufous-vented Whitetip has been recorded in 3 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Rufous-vented Whitetip eat?
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian montane forest; forages at Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Takes small insects.
Where does the Rufous-vented Whitetip live?
Found on the eastern Andean slope of Ecuador in cloud forest and forest edges. 800–1,800 m elevation.
Is the Rufous-vented Whitetip endangered?
The Rufous-vented Whitetip has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-vented Whitetip nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
What does the Rufous-vented Whitetip sound like?
Pure, bell-like tones in descending sequence; clear musical notes stepping down smoothly with long resonant quality.
How big is the Rufous-vented Whitetip?
The Rufous-vented Whitetip has a wingspan of 11.4 cm, weight of 4.15 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-vented Whitetip belong to?
The Rufous-vented Whitetip (Urosticte ruficrissa) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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