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Blue-tufted Starthroat

Heliomaster furcifer

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
10,8 cm
Berat
5,7 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Blue-tufted Starthroat (Heliomaster furcifer) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.8 cm and a weight of 5.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in open habitats from Venezuela and the Guianas through Brazil to Argentina. Green plumage with blue throat tufts (males) and a long, forked tail. Nectarivore of savanna, gardens, and forest edges. Widespread in southern South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 10,8 cm 4.3 in
Berat 5,7 g 0.20 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina and Uruguay in open woodland and scrub. Sea level to 1,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of open Argentine and Bolivian habitats; visits diverse shrub flowers. Catches small insects in short sallies.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Buzzy, insect-like trill with rapid modulation; high-frequency buzz sustained briefly then repeated after pause.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Blue-tufted Starthroat has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Blue-tufted Starthroat eat?
Nectarivore of open Argentine and Bolivian habitats; visits diverse shrub flowers. Catches small insects in short sallies.
Where does the Blue-tufted Starthroat live?
Found from Bolivia and Brazil south to Argentina and Uruguay in open woodland and scrub. Sea level to 1,500 m.
Is the Blue-tufted Starthroat endangered?
The Blue-tufted Starthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-tufted Starthroat nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
What does the Blue-tufted Starthroat sound like?
Buzzy, insect-like trill with rapid modulation; high-frequency buzz sustained briefly then repeated after pause.
How big is the Blue-tufted Starthroat?
The Blue-tufted Starthroat has a wingspan of 10.8 cm, weight of 5.7 g.
What order and family does the Blue-tufted Starthroat belong to?
The Blue-tufted Starthroat (Heliomaster furcifer) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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