White-tailed Goldenthroat
Polytmus guainumbi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="polytmus-guainumbi"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.8 cm and a weight of 4.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with golden-green throat and breast, found in open savannas and cerrado from Venezuela to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Long, slightly curved bill. Nectarivore of open country flowers. Named for its glittering golden throat plumage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 11,8 cm | 4.6 in |
| Peso | 4,7 g | 0.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Widespread in open habitats, savannas, and forest edges across Trinidad and Venezuela south through Brazil to Bolivia and Argentina. 0–900 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of grassland and savanna flowers, particularly Heliconia and grasses. Catches small insects near water margins.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered emphatically near territorial boundary.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Polytmus |
| Especies | Polytmus guainumbi |
Distribution
White-tailed Goldenthroat has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Preguntas frecuentes
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family