Snowy-bellied Hummingbird
Saucerottia edward
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À propos
A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from Costa Rica to Colombia. White belly, green body. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Found primarily on the Pacific slope of Central America and Colombia.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Poids | 4,92 g | 0.17 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Mangrove Coucal: dark brown-black above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; mangrove specialist
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in humid forests from Costa Rica to Colombia. Resident primarily on the Pacific slope of Central America.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in dry Pacific Panamanian scrub. Supplements diet with small insects and spiders.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully near territory boundary.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Saucerottia |
| Espèces | Saucerottia edward |
Distribution
Snowy-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family