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Giant Hummingbird

Patagona gigas

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
27,1 cm
Berat
18,925 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

The world's largest hummingbird (21-23 cm, weight 18-24 g), roughly the size of a European Starling. Green-brown plumage. Found in open habitats along the Andes from Colombia to Chile and Argentina at 2,000-4,500 m. Nectarivore of cacti and large flowers. Unusually slow wingbeat for a hummingbird.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 27,1 cm 10.7 in
Berat 18,925 g 0.67 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Purple-throated Woodstar (alt): males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic bronze-green; females green above; spotted buff below

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found along the Andes from Ecuador south through Peru and Bolivia to Argentina and Chile. 2,000–4,500 m. World's largest hummingbird.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore; world's largest hummingbird. Forages at Puya and Agave flowers, hovering briefly then perching. Catches large insects.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, lilting melody with flute-like purity; smooth notes weaving gently in pleasant sequence at forest edge.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Giant Hummingbird has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Giant Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore; world's largest hummingbird. Forages at Puya and Agave flowers, hovering briefly then perching. Catches large insects.
Where does the Giant Hummingbird live?
Found along the Andes from Ecuador south through Peru and Bolivia to Argentina and Chile. 2,000–4,500 m. World's largest hummingbird.
Is the Giant Hummingbird endangered?
The Giant Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Giant Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days.
What does the Giant Hummingbird sound like?
Soft, lilting melody with flute-like purity; smooth notes weaving gently in pleasant sequence at forest edge.
How big is the Giant Hummingbird?
The Giant Hummingbird has a wingspan of 27.1 cm, weight of 18.925 g.
What order and family does the Giant Hummingbird belong to?
The Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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