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Ruby-topaz Hummingbird

Chrysolampis mosquitus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
10,8 cm
Berat
3,75 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A small, brilliantly colored hummingbird (8-9 cm). Males have a glittering ruby-red crown and golden-orange throat and breast, among the most vivid colors of any hummingbird. Found from Central America to Brazil and Trinidad. Nectarivore of open country, gardens, and forest edges.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 10,8 cm 4.3 in
Berat 3,75 g 0.13 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Glittering-bellied Emerald: shining bronze-green above; glittering violet-purple gorget; white underparts; females green above with spotted throat

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found from Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and Amazonian Brazil to Colombia. Prefers dry open woodland. 0–1,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of savanna, garden, and scrub flowers in open lowlands. Catches small insects in brief aerial sallies.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, melodic warbling with lilting rhythm; gentle notes rising and falling in unhurried phrases through shaded thicket.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Ruby-topaz Hummingbird has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of savanna, garden, and scrub flowers in open lowlands. Catches small insects in brief aerial sallies.
Where does the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird live?
Found from Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and Amazonian Brazil to Colombia. Prefers dry open woodland. 0–1,000 m.
Is the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird endangered?
The Ruby-topaz Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
What does the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird sound like?
Soft, melodic warbling with lilting rhythm; gentle notes rising and falling in unhurried phrases through shaded thicket.
How big is the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird?
The Ruby-topaz Hummingbird has a wingspan of 10.8 cm, weight of 3.75 g.
What order and family does the Ruby-topaz Hummingbird belong to?
The Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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