Olivaceous Thornbill
Chalcostigma olivaceum
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chalcostigma-olivaceum"></birdfyi-bird>The Olivaceous Thornbill (Chalcostigma olivaceum) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.3 cm and a weight of 7.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
A small hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in Andean puna and páramo from Peru to Bolivia at 3,500-4,800 m. Olive-green plumage with subtle throat iridescence. Nectarivore of high-altitude flowering plants. One of the drabbest thornbills. Tolerates extreme cold.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| पंखों का फैलाव | 16.3 cm | 6.4 in |
| वजन | 7.3999999999999995 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Widespread in high Andean puna grassland from Peru to Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. 3,200–4,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of high Bolivian and Peruvian páramo; short bill accesses small open flowers. Gleans insects from leaf litter.
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व्यवहार और प्रजनन
अंडों की संख्या
2
ध्वनि
गीत
Buzzy, high-frequency trill with insect-like quality; sustained continuous vibration with rapid amplitude modulation.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| कुल | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chalcostigma |
| प्रजातियां | Chalcostigma olivaceum |
Distribution
Olivaceous Thornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family