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Red-billed Streamertail

Trochilus polytmus

Least Concern
Rentang Sayap
11,8 cm
Berat
4,9 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

The Red-billed Streamertail (Trochilus polytmus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.8 cm and a weight of 4.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Tentang

A spectacular hummingbird (9-10 cm body + 15-18 cm tail streamers in males) endemic to Jamaica. Males have two extremely long, black tail feathers trailing behind in flight, a red bill, and iridescent green body. Jamaica's national bird. Nectarivore of forest and gardens.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Rentang Sayap 11,8 cm 4.6 in
Berat 4,9 g 0.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

Endemic to Jamaica. National bird. Resident across the island in forests, gardens, and plantations at all elevations.

Diet & Feeding

Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.

Status Konservasi

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Perilaku & Berkembang Biak

Bersarang

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 19-24 days.

Ukuran Sarang

2

Suara

Kicauan

Sharp, emphatic two-note call; high accented first note followed by lower brief second, clearly projected.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Red-billed Streamertail has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hadir Not recorded

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Red-billed Streamertail eat?
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Where does the Red-billed Streamertail live?
Endemic to Jamaica. National bird. Resident across the island in forests, gardens, and plantations at all elevations.
Is the Red-billed Streamertail endangered?
The Red-billed Streamertail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-billed Streamertail nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-19 days. Fledging: 19-24 days.
What does the Red-billed Streamertail sound like?
Sharp, emphatic two-note call; high accented first note followed by lower brief second, clearly projected.
How big is the Red-billed Streamertail?
The Red-billed Streamertail has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 4.9 g.
What order and family does the Red-billed Streamertail belong to?
The Red-billed Streamertail (Trochilus polytmus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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