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Crowned Woodnymph

Thalurania colombica

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
10,5 cm
Berat
4,34 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid forests from Guatemala to Peru. Males have a brilliant violet-blue crown and green body. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. One of the most common woodnymph hummingbirds in Central and South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 10,5 cm 4.1 in
Berat 4,34 g 0.15 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

White-quilled Bustard: males with white wing quills visible in flight; brown-vermiculated above; pale below; black belly band

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in humid forests from Guatemala to Peru. Resident in lowland and montane forests on both slopes of the Andes.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from understory herbs and epiphytes in humid forest. Supplements diet with insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during active territory defense.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Crowned Woodnymph has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Crowned Woodnymph eat?
Feeds on nectar from understory herbs and epiphytes in humid forest. Supplements diet with insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Where does the Crowned Woodnymph live?
Found in humid forests from Guatemala to Peru. Resident in lowland and montane forests on both slopes of the Andes.
Is the Crowned Woodnymph endangered?
The Crowned Woodnymph has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crowned Woodnymph nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Crowned Woodnymph sound like?
Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during active territory defense.
How big is the Crowned Woodnymph?
The Crowned Woodnymph has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 4.34 g.
What order and family does the Crowned Woodnymph belong to?
The Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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