White-bellied Mountain-gem
Lampornis hemileucus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lampornis-hemileucus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-bellied Mountain-gem (Lampornis hemileucus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.5 cm and a weight of 5.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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El colibrí de pecho blanco es un colibrí montano de América Central con pecho blanco contrastante y garganta brillante.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 12,5 cm | 4.9 in |
| Peso | 5,6000000000000005 g | 0.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in highland forest of Costa Rica and Panama on both slopes in cloud forest. 800–2,000 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of montane forest understory and edges; visits Ericaceae and Salvia blooms. Gleans small insects from flowers.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Melodic, two-note falling whistle; pure warm tones descending gently, given repeatedly from prominent perch.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Lampornis |
| Especies | Lampornis hemileucus |
Distribution
White-bellied Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family