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Many-spotted Hummingbird

Taphrospilus hypostictus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
13,4 cm
Berat
7,4 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Many-spotted Hummingbird (Taphrospilus hypostictus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 7.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 500-1,800 m. Green plumage with many buff spots on the underparts. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named for its distinctive spotted breast.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 13,4 cm 5.3 in
Berat 7,4 g 0.26 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in humid Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 500-1,800 m. Resident in forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

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

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Soft, melodic warbling with gentle flowing character; notes weaving smoothly in quiet phrase through forest.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Many-spotted Hummingbird has been recorded in 3 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Many-spotted 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 Many-spotted Hummingbird live?
Found in humid Andean foothill forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 500-1,800 m. Resident in forest edges.
Is the Many-spotted Hummingbird endangered?
The Many-spotted Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Many-spotted Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
What does the Many-spotted Hummingbird sound like?
Soft, melodic warbling with gentle flowing character; notes weaving smoothly in quiet phrase through forest.
How big is the Many-spotted Hummingbird?
The Many-spotted Hummingbird has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 7.4 g.
What order and family does the Many-spotted Hummingbird belong to?
The Many-spotted Hummingbird (Taphrospilus hypostictus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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