Long-billed Starthroat
Heliomaster longirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliomaster-longirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Long-billed Starthroat (Heliomaster longirostris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 6.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El colibrí de pico largo de coronilla castaña es un colibrí de tamaño mediano del sur de México y América del Sur. El macho tiene partes superiores verde brillante, coronilla castaña y un gorjal rojo-rosado iridiscente. Tiene un pico notablemente largo para acceder al néctar de flores tubulares. Habita en bosques húmedos y bordes de bosque. Contribuye a la polinización de muchas plantas tropicales.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,7 cm | 4.6 in |
| Peso | 6,540000000000001 g | 0.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. Takes small insects.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-26 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Heliomaster |
| Especies | Heliomaster longirostris |
Distribution
Long-billed Starthroat has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family