Crowned Woodnymph
Thalurania colombica
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalurania-colombica"></birdfyi-bird>The Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.5 cm and a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid forests from Guatemala to Peru. Males have a brilliant violet-blue crown and green body. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. One of the most common woodnymph hummingbirds in Central and South America.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 10,5 cm | 4.1 in |
| Peso | 4,34 g | 0.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Found in humid forests from Guatemala to Peru. Resident in lowland and montane forests on both slopes of the Andes.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from understory herbs and epiphytes in humid forest. Supplements diet with insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during active territory defense.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Thalurania |
| Especies | Thalurania colombica |
Distribution
Crowned Woodnymph has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family