Fork-tailed Woodnymph
Thalurania furcata
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<birdfyi-bird slug="thalurania-furcata"></birdfyi-bird>The Fork-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania furcata) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.9 cm and a weight of 4.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Males have violet-blue underparts and green crown. Deeply forked tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 10,9 cm | 4.3 in |
| Poids | 4,4 g | 0.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Widespread Amazonian nectarivore visiting diverse forest-floor flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders caught in flight.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Buzzy, insect-like trill with monotonous quality; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Thalurania |
| Espèces | Thalurania furcata |
Distribution
Fork-tailed Woodnymph has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family