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Honduran Emerald

Amazilia luciae

Vulnerable
翼開長
10.9 cm
体重
4.5 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Turquoise-green plumage. Nectarivore of dry thorn forest and scrub. Classified as Endangered due to extremely small range and ongoing habitat loss. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 10.9 cm 4.3 in
体重 4.5 g 0.16 oz

識別

羽毛

Short-toed Coucal (Philippine): shorter tail; dark brown above; rufous wings; buff below; dark streaks; red eye; Philippine endemic

Habitat & Range

分布域

Endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Classified as Endangered. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.

Diet & Feeding

Honduran endemic nectarivore of dry-forest flowers; supplements diet with insects and spiders.

保全状況

Vulnerable
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

Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping downward smoothly in relaxed morning progression.

分類学

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

Distribution

Honduran Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

What does the Honduran Emerald eat?
Honduran endemic nectarivore of dry-forest flowers; supplements diet with insects and spiders.
Where does the Honduran Emerald live?
Endemic to the interior highlands of Honduras. Classified as Endangered. Honduras's only endemic hummingbird.
Is the Honduran Emerald endangered?
The Honduran Emerald has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Honduran Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Honduran Emerald sound like?
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping downward smoothly in relaxed morning progression.
How big is the Honduran Emerald?
The Honduran Emerald has a wingspan of 10.9 cm, weight of 4.5 g.
What order and family does the Honduran Emerald belong to?
The Honduran Emerald (Amazilia luciae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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