Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
Chrysolampis mosquitus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysolampis-mosquitus"></birdfyi-bird>The Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.8 cm and a weight of 3.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small, brilliantly colored hummingbird (8-9 cm). Males have a glittering ruby-red crown and golden-orange throat and breast, among the most vivid colors of any hummingbird. Found from Central America to Brazil and Trinidad. Nectarivore of open country, gardens, and forest edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 10.8 cm | 4.3 in |
| 体重 | 3.75 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布域
Found from Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and Amazonian Brazil to Colombia. Prefers dry open woodland. 0–1,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of savanna, garden, and scrub flowers in open lowlands. Catches small insects in brief aerial sallies.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Soft, melodic warbling with lilting rhythm; gentle notes rising and falling in unhurried phrases through shaded thicket.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chrysolampis |
| 種 | Chrysolampis mosquitus |
Distribution
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family