Andean Emerald

Andean Emerald

Amazilia franciae

Least Concern
翼開長
10.7 cm
体重
5.266666666666667 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with white breast. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named after the French naturalist Dr. Francius.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 10.7 cm 4.2 in
体重 5.266666666666667 g 0.19 oz

識別

羽毛

Lesser Coucal: smaller coucal; dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff-white below; red eye; long graduated dark tail; dimorphic

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in montane forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes in Ecuador and Colombia; supplements diet with insects and spiders.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight downward inflection at dusk.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Amazilia
Amazilia franciae

External Databases

よくある質問

What does the Andean Emerald eat?
Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes in Ecuador and Colombia; supplements diet with insects and spiders.
Where does the Andean Emerald live?
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in montane forest edges.
Is the Andean Emerald endangered?
The Andean Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Andean Emerald sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight downward inflection at dusk.
How big is the Andean Emerald?
The Andean Emerald has a wingspan of 10.7 cm, weight of 5.266666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Andean Emerald belong to?
The Andean Emerald (Amazilia franciae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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