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Brown Violetear

Colibri delphinae

Least Concern
翼開長
13.6 cm
体重
6.2 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Brown Violetear (Colibri delphinae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 6.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with dull brown plumage, unusual among hummingbirds. Found in humid forests from Guatemala through South America to Bolivia. Named for the violet ear patches visible in good light. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Nomadic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 13.6 cm 5.4 in
体重 6.2 g 0.22 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found in humid forest from Guatemala south through Central America to western Ecuador and Bolivia, and across northern South America. 0–1,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting a wide range of forest-edge and garden flowers. Aggressively defends patches of Salvia and Fuchsia.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP.

鳴き声

さえずり

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes almost imperceptible in dense vegetation.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Colibri
Colibri delphinae

Distribution

Brown Violetear has been recorded in 4 countries.

生息あり Not recorded

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よくある質問

What does the Brown Violetear eat?
Nectarivore visiting a wide range of forest-edge and garden flowers. Aggressively defends patches of Salvia and Fuchsia.
Where does the Brown Violetear live?
Found in humid forest from Guatemala south through Central America to western Ecuador and Bolivia, and across northern South America. 0–1,800 m.
Is the Brown Violetear endangered?
The Brown Violetear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Violetear nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Brown Violetear sound like?
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes almost imperceptible in dense vegetation.
How big is the Brown Violetear?
The Brown Violetear has a wingspan of 13.6 cm, weight of 6.2 g.
What order and family does the Brown Violetear belong to?
The Brown Violetear (Colibri delphinae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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