Purple-throated Woodstar
Philodice mitchellii
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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m. Males have a vivid purple throat gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named after the British ornithologist D.W. Mitchell.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 3,15 g | 0.11 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Peruvian Sheartail: males with brilliant rose-red gorget; metallic green above; long forked tail; females green above; spotted below
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident on both slopes of the Andes.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from epiphytic bromeliads and Heliconia in cloud forest. Captures tiny arthropods by hawking or gleaning from flowers.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-17 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Sharp, emphatic rattle; rapid staccato notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst then ceasing.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Philodice |
| Espèces | Philodice mitchellii |
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family