Rufous-gaped Hillstar
Urochroa bougueri
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A medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) found in cloud forests of western Colombia and Ecuador at 1,000-2,200 m. Green plumage with rufous vent and long, deeply notched tail. Nectarivore of Chocó cloud forest. Named hillstar despite being a lowland-montane species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 15,7 cm | 6.2 in |
| Poids | 11,35 g | 0.40 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-tipped Sicklebill (alt): males with ruby-red gorget; metallic green; white-tipped outer tail feathers; females green above; spots
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found on the Pacific slope and western Andean ridge from Colombia south to Ecuador at 1,200–2,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Ecuadorian montane forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms. Catches small arthropods.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 21-25 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Thin, crystalline twittering with airy quality; light rapid notes cascading softly in animated aerial display.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Urochroa |
| Espèces | Urochroa bougueri |
Distribution
Rufous-gaped Hillstar has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family