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Brazilian Ruby

Clytolaema rubricauda

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
13,8 cm
Berat
7,42 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Males have a brilliant ruby-red throat and breast. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. A Brazilian endemic of conservation concern due to Atlantic Forest loss.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 13,8 cm 5.4 in
Berat 7,42 g 0.26 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Amethyst Woodstar (alt): males with iridescent magenta gorget; metallic green above; white belly; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Bahia south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at sea level to 1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest understory; visits Heliconia and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements diet with small arthropods.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

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

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Explosive, loud whistle cutting through ambient sound; single bold penetrating note repeated with commanding authority.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Brazilian Ruby has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Brazilian Ruby eat?
Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest understory; visits Heliconia and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements diet with small arthropods.
Where does the Brazilian Ruby live?
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Bahia south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at sea level to 1,200 m.
Is the Brazilian Ruby endangered?
The Brazilian Ruby has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brazilian Ruby nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 25 days.
What does the Brazilian Ruby sound like?
Explosive, loud whistle cutting through ambient sound; single bold penetrating note repeated with commanding authority.
How big is the Brazilian Ruby?
The Brazilian Ruby has a wingspan of 13.8 cm, weight of 7.42 g.
What order and family does the Brazilian Ruby belong to?
The Brazilian Ruby (Clytolaema rubricauda) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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