Violet-headed Hummingbird
Klais guimeti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="klais-guimeti"></birdfyi-bird>The Violet-headed Hummingbird (Klais guimeti) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.7 cm and a weight of 2.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 9,7 cm | 3.8 in |
| Peso | 2,775 g | 0.10 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in humid forests from Honduras to Bolivia at 400-1,500 m elevation. Resident in lowland and foothill forests.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from lowland and foothill flowers in humid Central and South America. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Harsh, emphatic screech with forceful projection; loud rough call carrying across open terrain assertively.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Klais |
| Especies | Klais guimeti |
Distribution
Violet-headed Hummingbird has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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What does the Violet-headed Hummingbird sound like?
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family