Andean Emerald
Amazilia franciae
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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with white breast. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named after the French naturalist Dr. Francius.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 10,7 cm | 4.2 in |
| Poids | 5,266666666666667 g | 0.19 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Lesser Coucal: smaller coucal; dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff-white below; red eye; long graduated dark tail; dimorphic
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in montane forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes in Ecuador and Colombia; supplements diet with insects and spiders.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight downward inflection at dusk.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Amazilia |
| Espèces | Amazilia franciae |
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