Pink-throated Brilliant
Heliodoxa gularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliodoxa-gularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Pink-throated Brilliant (Heliodoxa gularis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.8 cm and a weight of 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
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
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
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family