Pink-throated Brilliant
Heliodoxa gularis
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in lowland and foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 200-1,400 m. Males have a bright pink throat. Nectarivore of humid forest understory. An uncommon species of Andean foothills and adjacent lowlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 12,8 cm | 5.0 in |
| Poids | 6,533333333333334 g | 0.23 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Green-fronted Lancebill: males with brilliant green forehead; violet gorget; metallic bronze-green; females green; spotted below
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found on the eastern Andean slope of Colombia and Ecuador in cloud forest. 800–1,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at diverse Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans arthropods.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Melodic, flute-like descending phrase; smooth rich notes flowing warmly in relaxed quiet forest morning sequence.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliodoxa |
| Espèces | Heliodoxa gularis |
Distribution
Pink-throated Brilliant has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family