Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
Eupetomena macroura
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A large hummingbird (15-17 cm) found in open habitats across eastern South America from the Guianas to Argentina. Iridescent blue-green plumage with a deeply forked, swallow-like tail. Nectarivore of gardens, cerrado, and forest edges. Often seen perching conspicuously on exposed branches.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 13,9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Poids | 7,94 g | 0.28 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Banded Ground-cuckoo: rufous-buff below with dark barring; dark olive above; blue facial skin; long tail; banded pattern below
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in open habitats across eastern South America from the Guianas to Argentina. Resident in cerrado and gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Large, conspicuous nectarivore of Brazilian cerrado and gardens. Feeds at Erythrina and diverse blossoms; supplements with insects.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in animated display.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eupetomena |
| Espèces | Eupetomena macroura |
Distribution
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family