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Gray's Hummingbird

Chrysuronia grayi

Least Concern
Poids
5,6499999999999995 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

The Gray's Hummingbird (Chrysuronia grayi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 5.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

A medium-sized hummingbird found in western Ecuador. Green plumage. Nectarivore of lowland and foothill forest edges. Named after George Robert Gray. Sometimes treated as a subspecies. Limited ecological data available.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Poids 5,6499999999999995 g 0.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found in western Ecuador. Resident in lowland and foothill forest edges. Limited ecological data available.

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

Son

Chant

Sharp, emphatic chip followed by short buzzy trill; clean staccato onset launching into brief rough cascade.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Gray's Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Gray's Hummingbird eat?
Hovering nectarivore of lowland and montane forest, probing Heliconia and garden flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Gray's Hummingbird live?
Found in western Ecuador. Resident in lowland and foothill forest edges. Limited ecological data available.
Is the Gray's Hummingbird endangered?
The Gray's Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Gray's Hummingbird sound like?
Sharp, emphatic chip followed by short buzzy trill; clean staccato onset launching into brief rough cascade.
How big is the Gray's Hummingbird?
The Gray's Hummingbird has a weight of 5.6499999999999995 g.
What order and family does the Gray's Hummingbird belong to?
The Gray's Hummingbird (Chrysuronia grayi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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