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Violet-capped Woodnymph

Thalurania glaucopis

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
11,0 cm
Berat
4,78 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Males have a violet-blue crown and green body. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. Replaced by Fork-tailed Woodnymph in Amazonia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 11,0 cm 4.3 in
Berat 4,78 g 0.17 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Hartlaub's Bustard: males with dark belly; white underparts; brown-vermiculated above; black crown; pale streaked; sexual dimorphism

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of South Brazilian forest, visiting bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements with insects and spiders.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Deep, hollow churr with resonant character; prolonged buzzing sound vibrating softly through tropical canopy.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Violet-capped Woodnymph has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Hadir Not recorded
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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Violet-capped Woodnymph eat?
Nectarivore of South Brazilian forest, visiting bromeliads and Heliconia. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Violet-capped Woodnymph live?
Found in the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil, eastern Paraguay, and northeastern Argentina. Resident.
Is the Violet-capped Woodnymph endangered?
The Violet-capped Woodnymph has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Violet-capped Woodnymph nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
What does the Violet-capped Woodnymph sound like?
Deep, hollow churr with resonant character; prolonged buzzing sound vibrating softly through tropical canopy.
How big is the Violet-capped Woodnymph?
The Violet-capped Woodnymph has a wingspan of 11.0 cm, weight of 4.78 g.
What order and family does the Violet-capped Woodnymph belong to?
The Violet-capped Woodnymph (Thalurania glaucopis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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