Purple-crowned Fairy
Heliothryx barroti
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliothryx-barroti"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple-crowned Fairy (Heliothryx barroti) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.8 cm and a weight of 5.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
ムラサキミミハチドリは南メキシコからコロンビアにかけての中央アメリカ太平洋斜面（標高0〜1,200 m）の低地・丘陵林に生息するハチドリ（体長10〜11 cm）。雄は光沢のある緑色の羽衣と紫色の耳部パッチが特徴。林冠・林縁の蜜食性。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 12.8 cm | 5.0 in |
| 体重 | 5.48 g | 0.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布域
Found in lowland humid forest from southern Mexico through Central America to western Ecuador and western Colombia. 0–800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore specializing in high canopy flowers and bromeliads. Pierces flower bases to rob nectar; supplements with small insects.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Buzzy, insect-like trill sustained monotonously; continuous high-frequency vibration with little dynamic range throughout.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliothryx |
| 種 | Heliothryx barroti |
Distribution
Purple-crowned Fairy has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family