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Black-breasted Hillstar

Oreotrochilus melanogaster

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
14,4 cm
Berat
7,75 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in the Andes of central Peru at 3,000-4,500 m. Males have a black breast contrasting with green upperparts and white belly. Nectarivore of puna grasslands and rocky slopes. An endemic of Peru's central Andean highlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 14,4 cm 5.7 in
Berat 7,75 g 0.27 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Peruvian Sheartail: males with glittering rose-red gorget; metallic green back; white underparts; females green above; pale spotted below

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to central and southern Peru in the Andes in puna grassland and scrub at 3,500–4,800 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Bolivian altiplano; forages at Ericaceae and Chuquiraga in arid puna. Takes small insects opportunistically.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Rapid, light chips in animated sequence; bright staccato notes with bouncy quality during active territorial display.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Black-breasted Hillstar has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Black-breasted Hillstar eat?
Nectarivore of Bolivian altiplano; forages at Ericaceae and Chuquiraga in arid puna. Takes small insects opportunistically.
Where does the Black-breasted Hillstar live?
Endemic to central and southern Peru in the Andes in puna grassland and scrub at 3,500–4,800 m elevation.
Is the Black-breasted Hillstar endangered?
The Black-breasted Hillstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-breasted Hillstar nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Black-breasted Hillstar sound like?
Rapid, light chips in animated sequence; bright staccato notes with bouncy quality during active territorial display.
How big is the Black-breasted Hillstar?
The Black-breasted Hillstar has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 7.75 g.
What order and family does the Black-breasted Hillstar belong to?
The Black-breasted Hillstar (Oreotrochilus melanogaster) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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