Stripe-breasted Starthroat
Heliomaster squamosus
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in cerrado and dry forests of eastern and central Brazil. Green plumage with a striped breast and glittering purple throat. Nectarivore of open woodland and garden flowers. A Brazilian near-endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 11,2 cm | 4.4 in |
| Berat | 5,75 g | 0.20 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Mexican Sheartail (alt): males with iridescent magenta gorget; metallic green above; white belly; deeply forked tail; females plain
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Found in semi-arid scrub and caatinga of eastern Brazil from Pará south to Minas Gerais. Sea level to 800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Brazilian savanna and forest edges; visits Mimosa and other open-country flowers. Supplements with arthropods.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-16 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
Sharp, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with melodic precision in humid forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliomaster |
| Spesies | Heliomaster squamosus |
Distribution
Stripe-breasted Starthroat has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family