Black-bellied Thorntail
Discosura langsdorffi
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<birdfyi-bird slug="discosura-langsdorffi"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-bellied Thorntail (Discosura langsdorffi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7 cm and a weight of 3.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Tentang
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm plus extended tail feathers) found in lowland forests from eastern Colombia through Amazonia to Bolivia and Brazil. Males have dark belly and long, wire-like outer tail feathers with racket tips. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 7,0 cm | 2.8 in |
| Berat | 3,2 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Found in lowland Amazonian forest from southeastern Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 100–600 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting diverse canopy flowers in humid Amazonian forest. Takes small arthropods in aerial hover-gleaning.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 13 days. Fledging: 20 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
Deep, hollow churring with resonant character; prolonged low buzzing sound vibrating persistently through dense foliage.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Discosura |
| Spesies | Discosura langsdorffi |
Distribution
Black-bellied Thorntail has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family