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Violet-fronted Brilliant

Heliodoxa leadbeateri

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
13,4 cm
Berat
7,183333333333334 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 7.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 400-2,200 m. Males have a brilliant violet forehead. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. Widespread in the Andean foothills.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 13,4 cm 5.3 in
Berat 7,183333333333334 g 0.25 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Widespread in Andean foothill and cloud forest from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 400–2,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Passiflora. Gleans small insects from bark.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Broad, resonant whistle with bold projection; deep pure tone ringing out powerfully across open montane forest.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Violet-fronted Brilliant has been recorded in 4 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Violet-fronted Brilliant eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Passiflora. Gleans small insects from bark.
Where does the Violet-fronted Brilliant live?
Widespread in Andean foothill and cloud forest from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 400–2,000 m.
Is the Violet-fronted Brilliant endangered?
The Violet-fronted Brilliant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Violet-fronted Brilliant sound like?
Broad, resonant whistle with bold projection; deep pure tone ringing out powerfully across open montane forest.
How big is the Violet-fronted Brilliant?
The Violet-fronted Brilliant has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 7.183333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Violet-fronted Brilliant belong to?
The Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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