Venezuelan Sylph
Aglaiocercus berlepschi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aglaiocercus-berlepschi"></birdfyi-bird>The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.9 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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A spectacular hummingbird closely related to Long-tailed Sylph, endemic to the coastal mountains of northern Venezuela. Males have long violet-blue tail streamers. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Sometimes considered a subspecies of Long-tailed Sylph. Very limited range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,9 cm | 4.7 in |
| Peso | 5,0 g | 0.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to the coastal mountains of north-central Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,200–2,400 m. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andes cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms. Takes small insects and spiders.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: DM.
Sonido
Canto
Rough, buzzy chatter with energetic rhythm; coarse notes delivered rapidly with distinctive raw texture near nest.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Aglaiocercus |
| Especies | Aglaiocercus berlepschi |
Distribution
Venezuelan Sylph has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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What does the Venezuelan Sylph sound like?
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What order and family does the Venezuelan Sylph belong to?
Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family