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Oasis Hummingbird

Rhodopis vesper

Least Concern

Envergure

11,1 cm

Poids

4,08 g

Famille

Trochilidae

Ordre

Caprimulgiformes

À propos

A small hummingbird (12-13 cm including long tail) found in the arid coastal deserts of Peru and northern Chile. Dull plumage with a long, forked tail. Nectarivore specializing in desert flowers and columnar cacti. One of the few hummingbirds adapted to hyper-arid environments.

Physical Description

Measurement	Value	Imperial
Envergure	11,1 cm	4.4 in
Poids	4,08 g	0.14 oz

Identification

Plumage

Lazuline Sabrewing: tiny; males with brilliant lazuline blue gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females plain green; spots

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found in coastal fog valleys and desert oases of Peru and northern Chile. Sea level to 3,200 m. Highly restricted lowland range.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal desert oases; visits Capparis, Tillandsia, and garden flowers. Supplements with small insects.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern

IUCN Red List

Comportement et reproduction

Nidification

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

Taille de la couvée

Son

Chant

Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained tone with slight fall at end, given quietly. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taxonomie

Kingdom	Animalia
Phylum	Chordata
Class	Aves
Ordre	Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille	Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus	Rhodopis
Espèces	Rhodopis vesper

Distribution

Oasis Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Présent Not recorded

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🇳🇴 Norway

External Databases

Foire aux questions

What does the Oasis Hummingbird eat?

Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal desert oases; visits Capparis, Tillandsia, and garden flowers. Supplements with small insects.

Where does the Oasis Hummingbird live?

Found in coastal fog valleys and desert oases of Peru and northern Chile. Sea level to 3,200 m. Highly restricted lowland range.

Is the Oasis Hummingbird endangered?

The Oasis Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.

How does the Oasis Hummingbird nest?

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

What does the Oasis Hummingbird sound like?

Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained tone with slight fall at end, given quietly. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

How big is the Oasis Hummingbird?

The Oasis Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.1 cm, weight of 4.08 g.

What order and family does the Oasis Hummingbird belong to?

The Oasis Hummingbird (Rhodopis vesper) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.