Plain-capped Starthroat
Heliomaster constantii
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in dry to semi-humid habitats from Mexico to Costa Rica. Grey-green plumage with a purple gorget and long bill. Nectarivore of deciduous forests, thorn scrub, and gardens. Often seen at large, nectar-rich flowers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 12,5 cm | 4.9 in |
| Berat | 7,375 g | 0.26 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Peruvian Sheartail (alt): males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects from exposed perches.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP.
Suara
Kicauan
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliomaster |
| Spesies | Heliomaster constantii |
Distribution
Plain-capped Starthroat has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family