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Violet-bellied Hummingbird

Chlorestes julie

Least Concern
Poids
3,1759999999999997 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes
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A small hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Males have a violet-blue belly patch. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. An inconspicuous understory species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 3,1759999999999997 g 0.11 oz

Identification

Plumage

Verreaux's Coua: rich rufous below; olive-brown above; brilliant bare blue-green facial skin; white-tipped tail; Madagascar endemic

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in forest undergrowth and edges.

Diet & Feeding

Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.

Taille de la couvée

2

Son

Chant

Thin, high-pitched twittering barely perceptible; delicate notes cascading gently near high-elevation blossoms.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chlorestes
Espèces Chlorestes julie

Distribution

Violet-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Foire aux questions

What does the Violet-bellied Hummingbird eat?
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Violet-bellied Hummingbird live?
Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in forest undergrowth and edges.
Is the Violet-bellied Hummingbird endangered?
The Violet-bellied Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Violet-bellied Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
What does the Violet-bellied Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, high-pitched twittering barely perceptible; delicate notes cascading gently near high-elevation blossoms.
How big is the Violet-bellied Hummingbird?
The Violet-bellied Hummingbird has a weight of 3.1759999999999997 g.
What order and family does the Violet-bellied Hummingbird belong to?
The Violet-bellied Hummingbird (Chlorestes julie) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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