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Steely-vented Hummingbird

Saucerottia saucerottei

Least Concern
Berat
4,45 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Steely-vented Hummingbird (Saucerottia saucerottei) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in varied habitats from Colombia to Venezuela. Green plumage with a steely-blue vent. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open country. One of the most common garden hummingbirds in northern South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Berat 4,45 g 0.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in varied habitats from Colombia to Venezuela. Resident in forest edges, gardens, and open country.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian Caribbean lowlands, visiting diverse flowering trees. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Thin, high-pitched twittering barely perceptible; delicate notes cascading gently near high-elevation flowers.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Steely-vented Hummingbird has been recorded in 2 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Steely-vented Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian Caribbean lowlands, visiting diverse flowering trees. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Steely-vented Hummingbird live?
Found in varied habitats from Colombia to Venezuela. Resident in forest edges, gardens, and open country.
Is the Steely-vented Hummingbird endangered?
The Steely-vented Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Steely-vented Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Steely-vented Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, high-pitched twittering barely perceptible; delicate notes cascading gently near high-elevation flowers.
How big is the Steely-vented Hummingbird?
The Steely-vented Hummingbird has a weight of 4.45 g.
What order and family does the Steely-vented Hummingbird belong to?
The Steely-vented Hummingbird (Saucerottia saucerottei) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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