Indigo-capped Hummingbird
Amazilia cyanifrons
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests of Colombia at 500-1,800 m. Males have an iridescent indigo-blue crown cap. Green body. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. A Colombian near-endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 11,2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Poids | 5,0 g | 0.18 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Andaman Coucal: dark black-glossed overall; rufous-brown wings; graduated black tail; red eye; island endemic; similar to Greater
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in humid forests of Colombia at 500-1,800 m elevation. A Colombian near-endemic of Andean foothills.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian Andes foothills; visits diverse lowland blossoms and supplements with small arthropods.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Buzzy, sustained monotone trill; continuous low vibration with minimal variation across delivery period.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Amazilia |
| Espèces | Amazilia cyanifrons |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family