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Green Thorntail

Discosura conversii

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
8,4 cm
Berat
3,0 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes
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Tentang

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) with a long, wire-like tail extending to 10 cm total in males. Brilliant green plumage with white rump band. Found in humid forests from Costa Rica to western Ecuador. Nectarivore of forest canopy, hovering at tiny flowers. Fairy-like flight.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 8,4 cm 3.3 in
Berat 3,0 g 0.11 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Purple-backed Sunbeam: males with glittering emerald gorget; brilliant purple back; metallic green crown; females plain green with spots

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in foothill and lower montane forest from Costa Rica south through Colombia and Ecuador to Peru. 300–1,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest canopy and edges. Forages in groups at flowering trees; takes small insects in flight.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Pure, sustaining tone with bell-like quality; single clear note ringing firmly then slowly diminishing in open air.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Green Thorntail has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Green Thorntail eat?
Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest canopy and edges. Forages in groups at flowering trees; takes small insects in flight.
Where does the Green Thorntail live?
Found in foothill and lower montane forest from Costa Rica south through Colombia and Ecuador to Peru. 300–1,500 m.
Is the Green Thorntail endangered?
The Green Thorntail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Green Thorntail sound like?
Pure, sustaining tone with bell-like quality; single clear note ringing firmly then slowly diminishing in open air.
How big is the Green Thorntail?
The Green Thorntail has a wingspan of 8.4 cm, weight of 3.0 g.
What order and family does the Green Thorntail belong to?
The Green Thorntail (Discosura conversii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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