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Speckled Hummingbird

Adelomyia melanogenys

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
10,6 cm
Berat
4,300000000000001 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) widely distributed in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Green plumage speckled with buff spots on the breast. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth and edges. One of the most widespread Andean hummingbirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 10,6 cm 4.2 in
Berat 4,300000000000001 g 0.15 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Ruby-throated Hummingbird: males with iridescent ruby-red gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above with spots

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,200–3,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting a broad range of Andean montane flowers including Ericaceae and Bromeliaceae. Gleans small arthropods.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Thin, sibilant trill with airy quality; soft high buzzing sustained gently during slow courtship hovering display.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Adelomyia
Spesies Adelomyia melanogenys

Distribution

Speckled Hummingbird has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Speckled Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore visiting a broad range of Andean montane flowers including Ericaceae and Bromeliaceae. Gleans small arthropods.
Where does the Speckled Hummingbird live?
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,200–3,200 m.
Is the Speckled Hummingbird endangered?
The Speckled Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Speckled Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
What does the Speckled Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, sibilant trill with airy quality; soft high buzzing sustained gently during slow courtship hovering display.
How big is the Speckled Hummingbird?
The Speckled Hummingbird has a wingspan of 10.6 cm, weight of 4.300000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Speckled Hummingbird belong to?
The Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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