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Hyacinth Visorbearer

Augastes scutatus

Least Concern
翼開長
10.7 cm
体重
3.3 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

ブラジル南東部の高地、特にミナス・ジェライス州固有の小型ハチドリ(8〜9cm)。虹彩色のヒヤシンスブルーの前額バイザーと緑色の羽毛を持つ。疎らな植生の岩礁カンポ・ルペストレ生息地の蜜食者。準絶滅危惧に分類。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 10.7 cm 4.2 in
体重 3.3 g 0.12 oz

識別

羽毛

Velvet-purple Coronet: brilliant velvety purple head; glittering green gorget; iridescent purple body; white underparts; straight bill

Habitat & Range

分布域

Endemic to the campo rupestre of the Espinhaço Range in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Found at 900–1,600 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Brazilian cerrado flowers, particularly Vellozia and Qualea. Catches small insects near rocky outcrops.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-25 days.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Soft, pure sustained tone with gentle vibrato; single melodic note trembling slightly, typical of quiet upland forest perches.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Augastes
Augastes scutatus

Distribution

Hyacinth Visorbearer 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 Hyacinth Visorbearer eat?
Nectarivore of Brazilian cerrado flowers, particularly Vellozia and Qualea. Catches small insects near rocky outcrops.
Where does the Hyacinth Visorbearer live?
Endemic to the campo rupestre of the Espinhaço Range in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Found at 900–1,600 m elevation.
Is the Hyacinth Visorbearer endangered?
The Hyacinth Visorbearer has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hyacinth Visorbearer nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-25 days.
What does the Hyacinth Visorbearer sound like?
Soft, pure sustained tone with gentle vibrato; single melodic note trembling slightly, typical of quiet upland forest perches.
How big is the Hyacinth Visorbearer?
The Hyacinth Visorbearer has a wingspan of 10.7 cm, weight of 3.3 g.
What order and family does the Hyacinth Visorbearer belong to?
The Hyacinth Visorbearer (Augastes scutatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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