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Oasis Hummingbird

Rhodopis vesper

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
11,1 cm
Berat
4,08 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A small hummingbird (12-13 cm including long tail) found in the arid coastal deserts of Peru and northern Chile. Dull plumage with a long, forked tail. Nectarivore specializing in desert flowers and columnar cacti. One of the few hummingbirds adapted to hyper-arid environments.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 11,1 cm 4.4 in
Berat 4,08 g 0.14 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Lazuline Sabrewing: tiny; males with brilliant lazuline blue gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females plain green; spots

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in coastal fog valleys and desert oases of Peru and northern Chile. Sea level to 3,200 m. Highly restricted lowland range.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal desert oases; visits Capparis, Tillandsia, and garden flowers. Supplements with small insects.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained tone with slight fall at end, given quietly. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Oasis Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Oasis Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal desert oases; visits Capparis, Tillandsia, and garden flowers. Supplements with small insects.
Where does the Oasis Hummingbird live?
Found in coastal fog valleys and desert oases of Peru and northern Chile. Sea level to 3,200 m. Highly restricted lowland range.
Is the Oasis Hummingbird endangered?
The Oasis Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Oasis Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
What does the Oasis Hummingbird sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained tone with slight fall at end, given quietly. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Oasis Hummingbird?
The Oasis Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.1 cm, weight of 4.08 g.
What order and family does the Oasis Hummingbird belong to?
The Oasis Hummingbird (Rhodopis vesper) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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