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Venezuelan Sylph

Aglaiocercus berlepschi

Vulnerable
翼開長
11.9 cm
体重
5.0 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.9 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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について

A spectacular hummingbird closely related to Long-tailed Sylph, endemic to the coastal mountains of northern Venezuela. Males have long violet-blue tail streamers. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Sometimes considered a subspecies of Long-tailed Sylph. Very limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 11.9 cm 4.7 in
体重 5.0 g 0.18 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

Endemic to the coastal mountains of north-central Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,200–2,400 m. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andes cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms. Takes small insects and spiders.

保全状況

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: DM.

鳴き声

さえずり

Rough, buzzy chatter with energetic rhythm; coarse notes delivered rapidly with distinctive raw texture near nest.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Aglaiocercus
Aglaiocercus berlepschi

Distribution

Venezuelan Sylph has been recorded in 2 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

What does the Venezuelan Sylph eat?
Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andes cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms. Takes small insects and spiders.
Where does the Venezuelan Sylph live?
Endemic to the coastal mountains of north-central Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,200–2,400 m. Resident.
Is the Venezuelan Sylph endangered?
The Venezuelan Sylph has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Venezuelan Sylph nest?
Nest type: DM.
What does the Venezuelan Sylph sound like?
Rough, buzzy chatter with energetic rhythm; coarse notes delivered rapidly with distinctive raw texture near nest.
How big is the Venezuelan Sylph?
The Venezuelan Sylph has a wingspan of 11.9 cm, weight of 5.0 g.
What order and family does the Venezuelan Sylph belong to?
The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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