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Stripe-breasted Starthroat

Heliomaster squamosus

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
11.2 cm
वजन
5.75 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

The Stripe-breasted Starthroat (Heliomaster squamosus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.2 cm and a weight of 5.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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के बारे में

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in cerrado and dry forests of eastern and central Brazil. Green plumage with a striped breast and glittering purple throat. Nectarivore of open woodland and garden flowers. A Brazilian near-endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 11.2 cm 4.4 in
वजन 5.75 g 0.20 oz

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Found in semi-arid scrub and caatinga of eastern Brazil from Pará south to Minas Gerais. Sea level to 800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Brazilian savanna and forest edges; visits Mimosa and other open-country flowers. Supplements with arthropods.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Sharp, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with melodic precision in humid forest.

वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Stripe-breasted Starthroat has been recorded in 1 countries.

उपस्थित Not recorded

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What does the Stripe-breasted Starthroat eat?
Nectarivore of Brazilian savanna and forest edges; visits Mimosa and other open-country flowers. Supplements with arthropods.
Where does the Stripe-breasted Starthroat live?
Found in semi-arid scrub and caatinga of eastern Brazil from Pará south to Minas Gerais. Sea level to 800 m.
Is the Stripe-breasted Starthroat endangered?
The Stripe-breasted Starthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Stripe-breasted Starthroat nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
What does the Stripe-breasted Starthroat sound like?
Sharp, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with melodic precision in humid forest.
How big is the Stripe-breasted Starthroat?
The Stripe-breasted Starthroat has a wingspan of 11.2 cm, weight of 5.75 g.
What order and family does the Stripe-breasted Starthroat belong to?
The Stripe-breasted Starthroat (Heliomaster squamosus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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