White-chinned Sapphire
Chlorestes cyanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorestes-cyanus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-chinned Sapphire (Chlorestes cyanus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Colibrí añil (Chlorestes cyanus), 8–9 cm. Macho con plumaje azul-cian brillante en la garganta y pecho; partes superiores verde metálico. Habita en selvas húmedas y bordes del noroeste de América del Sur (Venezuela, Colombia, Ecuador, Perú, norte de Brasil). Se alimenta de néctar e insectos pequeños.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 3,35 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Amazonia and Brazil. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Pure, bell-like descending phase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical evening sequence.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Chlorestes |
| Especies | Chlorestes cyanus |
Distribution
White-chinned Sapphire has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family