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Sapphire-spangled Emerald

Chionomesa lactea

Least Concern
体重
4.333333333333333 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Sapphire-spangled Emerald (Chionomesa lactea) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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ブラジル東部〜南部とアルゼンチン北東部に生息する中型ハチドリ(10〜11 cm)。サファイアブルーの喉斑を持つ緑色の羽衣。大西洋森林縁・セラード・都市庭園で花蜜を吸う。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 4.333333333333333 g 0.15 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chionomesa
Chionomesa lactea

Distribution

Sapphire-spangled Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

What does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.
Where does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald live?
Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.
Is the Sapphire-spangled Emerald endangered?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
What does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald sound like?
Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.
How big is the Sapphire-spangled Emerald?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald has a weight of 4.333333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald belong to?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald (Chionomesa lactea) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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