Long-tailed Woodnymph
Thalurania watertonii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalurania-watertonii"></birdfyi-bird>The Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.9 cm and a weight of 4.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Males have a long, deeply forked violet-blue tail and green body. Nectarivore of forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to severe Atlantic Forest fragmentation.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 10,9 cm | 4.3 in |
| Peso | 4,3999999999999995 g | 0.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Classified as Endangered due to severe habitat fragmentation.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in Atlantic Forest understory; supplements diet with small insects and spiders foraged near blooms.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, sibilant notes in flowing sequence; gentle high twittering with airy quality near flowering vegetation.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Thalurania |
| Especies | Thalurania watertonii |
Distribution
Long-tailed Woodnymph has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family