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Peruvian Racket-tail

Ocreatus peruanus

Not Evaluated
Berat
3,0 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Peruvian Racket-tail (Ocreatus peruanus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3 g.

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Tentang

A small hummingbird (8-10 cm plus tail rackets in males) found in Andean cloud forests of Peru at 1,500-2,500 m. Males have elongated tail rackets and white leg puffs. Recently split from Booted Racket-tail. Nectarivore of montane forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 3,0 g 0.11 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found on the eastern Andean slope in Peru in foothill and lower montane forest. 400–1,600 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian montane forest; forages at diverse Andean flowers. Supplements with small arthropods.

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, sibilant hissing trill; gentle continuous buzz with pulsing quality during slow courtship hovering display.

Taksonomi

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

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Peruvian Racket-tail eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian montane forest; forages at diverse Andean flowers. Supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Peruvian Racket-tail live?
Found on the eastern Andean slope in Peru in foothill and lower montane forest. 400–1,600 m elevation.
How does the Peruvian Racket-tail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
What does the Peruvian Racket-tail sound like?
Soft, sibilant hissing trill; gentle continuous buzz with pulsing quality during slow courtship hovering display.
How big is the Peruvian Racket-tail?
The Peruvian Racket-tail has a weight of 3.0 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Racket-tail belong to?
The Peruvian Racket-tail (Ocreatus peruanus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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