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Blue-throated Mountain-gem

Lampornis clemenciae

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
14.7 cm
वजन
7.25 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

के बारे में

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in mountain canyons of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Males have a brilliant blue throat gorget. The largest hummingbird breeding in the US. Nectarivore of mountain meadows and garden feeders. Known for its loud, squeaky call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 14.7 cm 5.8 in
वजन 7.25 g 0.26 oz

पहचान

पंख

Calliope Hummingbird (alt): males with iridescent blue gorget; metallic green body; white pectoral tufts; females green; spotted below

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Found from the mountains of southern Arizona south through Mexico to Honduras in pine-oak forest. 1,400–3,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of US and Mexican highland forest; visits diverse flowers at medium to high elevation. Takes small arthropods.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 24-29 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Rough, nasal chatter with emphatic delivery; series of coarse buzzy notes audible from considerable distance.

वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Blue-throated Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Blue-throated Mountain-gem eat?
Nectarivore of US and Mexican highland forest; visits diverse flowers at medium to high elevation. Takes small arthropods.
Where does the Blue-throated Mountain-gem live?
Found from the mountains of southern Arizona south through Mexico to Honduras in pine-oak forest. 1,400–3,500 m.
Is the Blue-throated Mountain-gem endangered?
The Blue-throated Mountain-gem has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-throated Mountain-gem nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 24-29 days.
What does the Blue-throated Mountain-gem sound like?
Rough, nasal chatter with emphatic delivery; series of coarse buzzy notes audible from considerable distance.
How big is the Blue-throated Mountain-gem?
The Blue-throated Mountain-gem has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 7.25 g.
What order and family does the Blue-throated Mountain-gem belong to?
The Blue-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis clemenciae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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