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Hyacinth Visorbearer

Augastes scutatus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
10,7 cm
Berat
3,3 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) endemic to the highlands of southeastern Brazil, particularly Minas Gerais. Iridescent hyacinth-blue forehead visor and green plumage. Nectarivore of rocky campo rupestre habitats with sparse vegetation. Classified as Near Threatened.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 10,7 cm 4.2 in
Berat 3,3 g 0.12 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Velvet-purple Coronet: brilliant velvety purple head; glittering green gorget; iridescent purple body; white underparts; straight bill

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to the campo rupestre of the Espinhaço Range in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Found at 900–1,600 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Brazilian cerrado flowers, particularly Vellozia and Qualea. Catches small insects near rocky outcrops.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-25 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, pure sustained tone with gentle vibrato; single melodic note trembling slightly, typical of quiet upland forest perches.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Hyacinth Visorbearer has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Hyacinth Visorbearer eat?
Nectarivore of Brazilian cerrado flowers, particularly Vellozia and Qualea. Catches small insects near rocky outcrops.
Where does the Hyacinth Visorbearer live?
Endemic to the campo rupestre of the Espinhaço Range in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Found at 900–1,600 m elevation.
Is the Hyacinth Visorbearer endangered?
The Hyacinth Visorbearer has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hyacinth Visorbearer nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-25 days.
What does the Hyacinth Visorbearer sound like?
Soft, pure sustained tone with gentle vibrato; single melodic note trembling slightly, typical of quiet upland forest perches.
How big is the Hyacinth Visorbearer?
The Hyacinth Visorbearer has a wingspan of 10.7 cm, weight of 3.3 g.
What order and family does the Hyacinth Visorbearer belong to?
The Hyacinth Visorbearer (Augastes scutatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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