Swallow-tailed Hummingbird
Eupetomena macroura
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A large hummingbird (15-17 cm) found in open habitats across eastern South America from the Guianas to Argentina. Iridescent blue-green plumage with a deeply forked, swallow-like tail. Nectarivore of gardens, cerrado, and forest edges. Often seen perching conspicuously on exposed branches.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 13,9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Berat | 7,94 g | 0.28 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Banded Ground-cuckoo: rufous-buff below with dark barring; dark olive above; blue facial skin; long tail; banded pattern below
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Found in open habitats across eastern South America from the Guianas to Argentina. Resident in cerrado and gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Large, conspicuous nectarivore of Brazilian cerrado and gardens. Feeds at Erythrina and diverse blossoms; supplements with insects.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
High, crystalline twittering with silvery sheen; rapid light notes cascading brightly in animated display.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eupetomena |
| Spesies | Eupetomena macroura |
Distribution
Swallow-tailed Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family