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Charming Hummingbird

Polyerata decora

Least Concern
Berat
4,335 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Charming Hummingbird (Polyerata decora) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid forests from Costa Rica to western Panama. Green plumage with a blue breast. Nectarivore of forest edges. Closely related to Blue-chested Hummingbird. A Central American near-endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 4,335 g 0.15 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in humid forests from Costa Rica to western Panama. Resident in lowland and foothill forest.

Diet & Feeding

Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

High, crystalline notes in animated ascending phrase; clear bright tones climbing smoothly in energetic display.

Taksonomi

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

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Charming Hummingbird eat?
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Where does the Charming Hummingbird live?
Found in humid forests from Costa Rica to western Panama. Resident in lowland and foothill forest.
Is the Charming Hummingbird endangered?
The Charming Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Charming Hummingbird sound like?
High, crystalline notes in animated ascending phrase; clear bright tones climbing smoothly in energetic display.
How big is the Charming Hummingbird?
The Charming Hummingbird has a weight of 4.335 g.
What order and family does the Charming Hummingbird belong to?
The Charming Hummingbird (Polyerata decora) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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