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Green Violetear

Colibri thalassinus

Least Concern
翼開長
12.5 cm
体重
5.092499999999999 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes
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について

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-12 cm) with brilliant green plumage and iridescent violet-blue ear patches. Found in highlands from Mexico to Nicaragua at 1,000-3,500 m. Nectarivore of mountain forests, gardens, and cloud forest edges. Common and conspicuous. Formerly included Lesser Violetear.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 12.5 cm 4.9 in
体重 5.092499999999999 g 0.18 oz

識別

羽毛

Short-tailed Emerald: iridescent green above with coppery rump; white underparts; rufous flanks; sexually dimorphic; straight short bill

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found in highlands from central Mexico south through Central America to western Bolivia. Common in montane forest at 1,000–3,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of montane gardens and cloud-forest borders. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from prominent perches.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping down smoothly, characteristic of violetear territory song.

分類学

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

Distribution

Green Violetear has been recorded in 5 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

What does the Green Violetear eat?
Nectarivore of montane gardens and cloud-forest borders. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from prominent perches.
Where does the Green Violetear live?
Found in highlands from central Mexico south through Central America to western Bolivia. Common in montane forest at 1,000–3,000 m.
Is the Green Violetear endangered?
The Green Violetear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green Violetear nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.
What does the Green Violetear sound like?
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping down smoothly, characteristic of violetear territory song.
How big is the Green Violetear?
The Green Violetear has a wingspan of 12.5 cm, weight of 5.092499999999999 g.
What order and family does the Green Violetear belong to?
The Green Violetear (Colibri thalassinus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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