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Pink-throated Brilliant

Heliodoxa gularis

Least Concern
Envergadura
12,8 cm
Peso
6,533333333333334 g
Familia
Trochilidae
Orden
Caprimulgiformes

Acerca de

El colibrí brillante de garganta rosada es un colibrí poco conocido de las estribaciones andinas de Ecuador y Perú. El macho tiene partes superiores verdes brillantes y un gorjal rosado iridiscente. Se alimenta del néctar de flores en el bosque nublado andino. La información sobre su comportamiento y ecología es escasa. La pérdida de hábitat en los bosques de las estribaciones andinas supone una amenaza para esta especie de distribución restringida.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 12,8 cm 5.0 in
Peso 6,533333333333334 g 0.23 oz

Identificación

Plumaje

Green-fronted Lancebill: males with brilliant green forehead; violet gorget; metallic bronze-green; females green; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

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

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at diverse Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans arthropods.

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Sonido

Canto

Melodic, flute-like descending phrase; smooth rich notes flowing warmly in relaxed quiet forest morning sequence.

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos)
Familia Trochilidae (Colibríes)
Genus Heliodoxa
Especies Heliodoxa gularis

Distribution

Pink-throated Brilliant has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Pink-throated Brilliant eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at diverse Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans arthropods.
Where does the Pink-throated Brilliant live?
Found on the eastern Andean slope of Colombia and Ecuador in cloud forest. 800–1,800 m elevation.
Is the Pink-throated Brilliant endangered?
The Pink-throated Brilliant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Pink-throated Brilliant sound like?
Melodic, flute-like descending phrase; smooth rich notes flowing warmly in relaxed quiet forest morning sequence.
How big is the Pink-throated Brilliant?
The Pink-throated Brilliant has a wingspan of 12.8 cm, weight of 6.533333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Pink-throated Brilliant belong to?
The Pink-throated Brilliant (Heliodoxa gularis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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