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Oasis Hummingbird

Rhodopis vesper

Least Concern
पंखों का फैलाव
11.1 cm
वजन
4.08 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

के बारे में

A small hummingbird (12-13 cm including long tail) found in the arid coastal deserts of Peru and northern Chile. Dull plumage with a long, forked tail. Nectarivore specializing in desert flowers and columnar cacti. One of the few hummingbirds adapted to hyper-arid environments.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 11.1 cm 4.4 in
वजन 4.08 g 0.14 oz

पहचान

पंख

Lazuline Sabrewing: tiny; males with brilliant lazuline blue gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females plain green; spots

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Found in coastal fog valleys and desert oases of Peru and northern Chile. Sea level to 3,200 m. Highly restricted lowland range.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal desert oases; visits Capparis, Tillandsia, and garden flowers. Supplements with small insects.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

व्यवहार और प्रजनन

घोंसला बनाना

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

अंडों की संख्या

2

ध्वनि

गीत

Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained tone with slight fall at end, given quietly. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

वर्गिकी

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

Distribution

Oasis Hummingbird 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 Oasis Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal desert oases; visits Capparis, Tillandsia, and garden flowers. Supplements with small insects.
Where does the Oasis Hummingbird live?
Found in coastal fog valleys and desert oases of Peru and northern Chile. Sea level to 3,200 m. Highly restricted lowland range.
Is the Oasis Hummingbird endangered?
The Oasis Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Oasis Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
What does the Oasis Hummingbird sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained tone with slight fall at end, given quietly. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Oasis Hummingbird?
The Oasis Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.1 cm, weight of 4.08 g.
What order and family does the Oasis Hummingbird belong to?
The Oasis Hummingbird (Rhodopis vesper) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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