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Rufous-capped Thornbill

Chalcostigma ruficeps

Least Concern
翼開長
11.6 cm
体重
3.6666666666666665 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Rufous-capped Thornbill (Chalcostigma ruficeps) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.6 cm and a weight of 3.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

エクアドルからボリビアのアンデス雲霧林・パラモ(2,500〜4,000 m)の小型ハチドリ(10〜11 cm)。赤褐色の頭頂と緑色の羽衣。高高度の低木やプヤ・ブロメリアで花蜜を吸う。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 11.6 cm 4.6 in
体重 3.6666666666666665 g 0.13 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found on the eastern Andean slope from Ecuador south to Bolivia in lower montane forest. 1,200–2,600 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian puna; forages at Chuquiraga and low shrubs. Catches tiny arthropods.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Melodic, descending phrase with warm timbre; clear notes stepping down smoothly in relaxed musical progression.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chalcostigma
Chalcostigma ruficeps

Distribution

Rufous-capped Thornbill has been recorded in 3 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

What does the Rufous-capped Thornbill eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian puna; forages at Chuquiraga and low shrubs. Catches tiny arthropods.
Where does the Rufous-capped Thornbill live?
Found on the eastern Andean slope from Ecuador south to Bolivia in lower montane forest. 1,200–2,600 m elevation.
Is the Rufous-capped Thornbill endangered?
The Rufous-capped Thornbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Rufous-capped Thornbill sound like?
Melodic, descending phrase with warm timbre; clear notes stepping down smoothly in relaxed musical progression.
How big is the Rufous-capped Thornbill?
The Rufous-capped Thornbill has a wingspan of 11.6 cm, weight of 3.6666666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-capped Thornbill belong to?
The Rufous-capped Thornbill (Chalcostigma ruficeps) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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