Golden-tailed Sapphire
Chrysuronia oenone
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysuronia-oenone"></birdfyi-bird>The Golden-tailed Sapphire (Chrysuronia oenone) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 5.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Bolivia and Brazil. Males have a glittering golden-orange tail. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Named sapphire for its blue throat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 5,15 g | 0.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in humid lowland forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Bolivia and Brazil. Resident in forest canopy.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Amazonian lowland forest, visiting diverse flowering plants. Supplements diet with insects and spiders for protein.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 28 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Harsh, emphatic screech with forceful carrying quality; loud rough call projecting powerfully across open terrain.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chrysuronia |
| Espèces | Chrysuronia oenone |
Distribution
Golden-tailed Sapphire has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family