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Fork-tailed Woodnymph

Thalurania furcata

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
10,9 cm
Berat
4,4 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes
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Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Males have violet-blue underparts and green crown. Deeply forked tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 10,9 cm 4.3 in
Berat 4,4 g 0.16 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Blue Bustard: males with slate-blue neck and breast; brown-vermiculated above; white belly; females brown above; pale below

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Widespread Amazonian nectarivore visiting diverse forest-floor flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders caught in flight.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Buzzy, insect-like trill with monotonous quality; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Fork-tailed 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 Fork-tailed Woodnymph eat?
Widespread Amazonian nectarivore visiting diverse forest-floor flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders caught in flight.
Where does the Fork-tailed Woodnymph live?
Widely distributed in humid forests from Venezuela through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident.
Is the Fork-tailed Woodnymph endangered?
The Fork-tailed Woodnymph has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fork-tailed Woodnymph nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
What does the Fork-tailed Woodnymph sound like?
Buzzy, insect-like trill with monotonous quality; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content.
How big is the Fork-tailed Woodnymph?
The Fork-tailed Woodnymph has a wingspan of 10.9 cm, weight of 4.4 g.
What order and family does the Fork-tailed Woodnymph belong to?
The Fork-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania furcata) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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