Volcano Hummingbird
Selasphorus flammula
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Males have a brilliantly colored gorget varying geographically from magenta to gray-purple. Nectarivore of páramo and high-elevation gardens.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 8,0 cm | 3.1 in |
| Peso | 2,6999999999999997 g | 0.10 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird: males with iridescent green gorget; metallic green above; white belly; females green above; spotted below
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Resident in páramo and elfin forest.
Diet & Feeding
Highland nectarivore of Costa Rican volcanoes, feeding at Fuchsia and bromeliads. Captures small arthropods for protein balance.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during territorial encounter.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Selasphorus |
| Especies | Selasphorus flammula |
Distribution
Volcano Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family