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Grey-bellied Comet

Taphrolesbia griseiventris

Endangered
Rentang Sayap
15,6 cm
Berat
8,94 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (15-18 cm including long tail) endemic to a small range in the Andes of Peru at 3,000-3,500 m. Grey belly and long, forked tail. Nectarivore. Classified as Endangered due to an extremely restricted range. One of the rarest Andean hummingbirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 15,6 cm 6.1 in
Berat 8,94 g 0.32 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

White-bellied Woodstar: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white postocular stripe; females green above; spots

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to the western Andean slope in Peru in arid scrub and intermontane valleys. 2,400–3,800 m. Highly restricted range.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian dry inter-Andean valleys; visits sparse Chuquiraga blooms. Supplements with small insects.

Status Konservasi

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Crisp, musical chip with bright quality; single sharp note ringing cleanly, repeated at irregular but frequent intervals.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Grey-bellied Comet has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Grey-bellied Comet eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian dry inter-Andean valleys; visits sparse Chuquiraga blooms. Supplements with small insects.
Where does the Grey-bellied Comet live?
Endemic to the western Andean slope in Peru in arid scrub and intermontane valleys. 2,400–3,800 m. Highly restricted range.
Is the Grey-bellied Comet endangered?
The Grey-bellied Comet has a conservation status of Endangered.
What does the Grey-bellied Comet sound like?
Crisp, musical chip with bright quality; single sharp note ringing cleanly, repeated at irregular but frequent intervals.
How big is the Grey-bellied Comet?
The Grey-bellied Comet has a wingspan of 15.6 cm, weight of 8.94 g.
What order and family does the Grey-bellied Comet belong to?
The Grey-bellied Comet (Taphrolesbia griseiventris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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