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Brazilian Ruby

Clytolaema rubricauda

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
13.8 cm
वजन
7.42 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

The Brazilian Ruby (Clytolaema rubricauda) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.8 cm and a weight of 7.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Males have a brilliant ruby-red throat and breast. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. A Brazilian endemic of conservation concern due to Atlantic Forest loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 13.8 cm 5.4 in
वजन 7.42 g 0.26 oz

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Bahia south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at sea level to 1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest understory; visits Heliconia and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements diet with small arthropods.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 25 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Explosive, loud whistle cutting through ambient sound; single bold penetrating note repeated with commanding authority.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
कुल Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Clytolaema
प्रजातियां Clytolaema rubricauda

Distribution

Brazilian Ruby has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Brazilian Ruby eat?
Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest understory; visits Heliconia and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements diet with small arthropods.
Where does the Brazilian Ruby live?
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Bahia south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at sea level to 1,200 m.
Is the Brazilian Ruby endangered?
The Brazilian Ruby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brazilian Ruby nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 25 days.
What does the Brazilian Ruby sound like?
Explosive, loud whistle cutting through ambient sound; single bold penetrating note repeated with commanding authority.
How big is the Brazilian Ruby?
The Brazilian Ruby has a wingspan of 13.8 cm, weight of 7.42 g.
What order and family does the Brazilian Ruby belong to?
The Brazilian Ruby (Clytolaema rubricauda) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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