Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird
Chrysuronia lilliae
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to northern Colombia. Males have a sapphire-blue belly. Nectarivore of mangroves and dry forest. Critically Endangered with a very small population restricted to a tiny area of Caribbean Colombia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 4,3 g | 0.15 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Burchell's Coucal: white supercilium; streaked brown above; rufous wings; pale white below; long tail; red eye; distinctive eyebrow
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to northern Colombia. Critically Endangered with a tiny population in Caribbean coastal habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Soft, buzzy trill barely audible; rapid light notes barely perceptible at distance in dense vegetation.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chrysuronia |
| Espèces | Chrysuronia lilliae |
Distribution
Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family