Sapphire-spangled Emerald
Chionomesa lactea
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chionomesa-lactea"></birdfyi-bird>The Sapphire-spangled Emerald (Chionomesa lactea) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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के बारे में
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Green plumage with sapphire-blue throat spots. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest edges, cerrado, and gardens. Named for its sapphire-spangled throat.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| वजन | 4.333333333333333 g | 0.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
भौगोलिक वितरण
Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.
संरक्षण स्थिति
व्यवहार और प्रजनन
घोंसला बनाना
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
अंडों की संख्या
2
ध्वनि
गीत
Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.
वर्गिकी
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| गण | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| कुल | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chionomesa |
| प्रजातियां | Chionomesa lactea |
Distribution
Sapphire-spangled Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family