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Fiery-throated Hummingbird

Panterpe insignis

Least Concern
Envergadura
12,6 cm
Peso
6,1000000000000005 g
Familia
Trochilidae
Orden
Caprimulgiformes

The Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.6 cm and a weight of 6.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (11 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,400-2,500 m. Brilliantly multicolored: fiery orange throat, blue breast, green belly, and coppery tail. Nectarivore of cloud forest. One of the most colorful birds in the Americas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 12,6 cm 5.0 in
Peso 6,1000000000000005 g 0.22 oz

Habitat & Range

Distribución geográfica

Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama in cloud forest and páramo. 1,500–3,100 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Costa Rican highland forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms at high elevations. Catches small arthropods.

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: CP.

Tamaño de la puesta

2

Sonido

Canto

Rough, buzzy chatter with coarse texture; series of harsh notes delivered emphatically during competitive encounter.

Taxonomía

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

Distribution

Fiery-throated Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

What does the Fiery-throated Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Costa Rican highland forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms at high elevations. Catches small arthropods.
Where does the Fiery-throated Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama in cloud forest and páramo. 1,500–3,100 m.
Is the Fiery-throated Hummingbird endangered?
The Fiery-throated Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fiery-throated Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Fiery-throated Hummingbird sound like?
Rough, buzzy chatter with coarse texture; series of harsh notes delivered emphatically during competitive encounter.
How big is the Fiery-throated Hummingbird?
The Fiery-throated Hummingbird has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 6.1000000000000005 g.
What order and family does the Fiery-throated Hummingbird belong to?
The Fiery-throated Hummingbird (Panterpe insignis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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