Coppery Thorntail
Discosura letitiae
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À propos
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) known from very few specimens collected in Bolivia. Coppery plumage. Almost nothing known about its ecology or current status. One of the most mysterious hummingbirds; possibly rare, possibly overlooked. Further fieldwork needed.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 7,5 cm | 3.0 in |
| Poids | 2,8 g | 0.10 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Rufous Puffleg: males shining bronze-green; iridescent teal gorget; white underparts; large rufous leg puffs; females duller with spots
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Known only from Bolivia; restricted range in humid lowland forest of the Beni region. 150–500 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore with elongated tail foraging at high canopy blooms. Catches small insects near flowering trees.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Soft, high peep followed by short buzzy trill; quiet introductory note launching into brief rough continuation.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Discosura |
| Espèces | Discosura letitiae |
Distribution
Coppery Thorntail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family