White-tailed Goldenthroat
Polytmus guainumbi
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Tentang
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with golden-green throat and breast, found in open savannas and cerrado from Venezuela to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Long, slightly curved bill. Nectarivore of open country flowers. Named for its glittering golden throat plumage.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 11,8 cm | 4.6 in |
| Berat | 4,7 g | 0.17 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
Blue-headed Sapphire: metallic blue head and throat; bronzy-green body; white underparts with buff flanks; females paler with spotted throat
Habitat & Range
Rentang Geografis
Widespread in open habitats, savannas, and forest edges across Trinidad and Venezuela south through Brazil to Bolivia and Argentina. 0–900 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of grassland and savanna flowers, particularly Heliconia and grasses. Catches small insects near water margins.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered emphatically near territorial boundary.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Polytmus |
| Spesies | Polytmus guainumbi |
Distribution
White-tailed Goldenthroat has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family