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Gilded Hummingbird

Hylocharis chrysura

Least Concern
Berat
4,5 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Gilded Hummingbird (Hylocharis chrysura) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in open habitats from eastern Brazil through Paraguay to Bolivia and Argentina. Golden-bronze plumage overall. Nectarivore of cerrado, gardens, and forest edges. One of the most common hummingbirds in the southern Neotropics.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 4,5 g 0.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in open habitats from eastern Brazil through Paraguay to Bolivia and Argentina. Resident in cerrado and gardens.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-28 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; high light notes cascading softly near flowering canopy trees.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Gilded Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Gilded Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Where does the Gilded Hummingbird live?
Found in open habitats from eastern Brazil through Paraguay to Bolivia and Argentina. Resident in cerrado and gardens.
Is the Gilded Hummingbird endangered?
The Gilded Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Gilded Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-28 days.
What does the Gilded Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; high light notes cascading softly near flowering canopy trees.
How big is the Gilded Hummingbird?
The Gilded Hummingbird has a weight of 4.5 g.
What order and family does the Gilded Hummingbird belong to?
The Gilded Hummingbird (Hylocharis chrysura) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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