Wire-crested Thorntail
Discosura popelairii
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm plus extended tail wires in males, total 12-13 cm). Males have a spectacular erect green crest and long, wire-like outer tail feathers. Found in Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Peru. Nectarivore. One of the most ornate hummingbirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 6,6 cm | 2.6 in |
| Peso | 2,5 g | 0.09 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Bronze-tailed Comet: males with brilliant coppery-orange crown; glittering teal gorget; metallic green back; bronze tail; females duller
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found on the eastern Andean slope in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and far western Brazil. 200–1,400 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of lowland tropical forest; forages high in canopy at flowering bromeliads and epiphytes. Supplements with insects.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Rapid, light twittering with crystalline quality; bright airy notes cascading freely in animated display above canopy.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Discosura |
| Especies | Discosura popelairii |
Distribution
Wire-crested Thorntail has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family