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Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird

Saucerottia castaneiventris

Near Threatened
Berat
5,0 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird (Saucerottia castaneiventris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Males have a distinctive chestnut-red belly. Green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to limited Colombian range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 5,0 g 0.18 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.

Status Konservasi

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear warm quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest sequence.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Where does the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.
Is the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird endangered?
The Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird sound like?
Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear warm quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest sequence.
How big is the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird?
The Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird has a weight of 5.0 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird belong to?
The Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird (Saucerottia castaneiventris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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