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Snowcap

Microchera albocoronata

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
8,1 cm
Berat
2,7 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A tiny hummingbird (6-7 cm) found in humid forests from Honduras to western Panama. Males have a striking white crown cap contrasting with dark purple body, giving the snowcap name. Nectarivore of forest canopy. One of the smallest and most distinctive Central American hummingbirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 8,1 cm 3.2 in
Berat 2,7 g 0.10 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Black-bellied Bustard: males with black belly and neck stripe; white flanks; brown above; females brown above; pale below; dimorphic

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in humid forests from Honduras to western Panama. Resident in lowland and foothill forest canopy.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from low shrubs and forest epiphytes in Central America. Supplements with small insects and spiders caught near blossoms.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

High, crystalline notes in bright musical phrase; clear ascending tones cascading smoothly in cheerful display.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Snowcap has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Snowcap eat?
Feeds on nectar from low shrubs and forest epiphytes in Central America. Supplements with small insects and spiders caught near blossoms.
Where does the Snowcap live?
Found in humid forests from Honduras to western Panama. Resident in lowland and foothill forest canopy.
Is the Snowcap endangered?
The Snowcap has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Snowcap nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Snowcap sound like?
High, crystalline notes in bright musical phrase; clear ascending tones cascading smoothly in cheerful display.
How big is the Snowcap?
The Snowcap has a wingspan of 8.1 cm, weight of 2.7 g.
What order and family does the Snowcap belong to?
The Snowcap (Microchera albocoronata) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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