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Blue-throated Mountain-gem

Lampornis clemenciae

Least Concern
翼開長
14.7 cm
体重
7.25 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Blue-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis clemenciae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.7 cm and a weight of 7.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

A large hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in mountain canyons of the southwestern United States and Mexico. Males have a brilliant blue throat gorget. The largest hummingbird breeding in the US. Nectarivore of mountain meadows and garden feeders. Known for its loud, squeaky call.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 14.7 cm 5.8 in
体重 7.25 g 0.26 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found from the mountains of southern Arizona south through Mexico to Honduras in pine-oak forest. 1,400–3,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of US and Mexican highland forest; visits diverse flowers at medium to high elevation. Takes small arthropods.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 24-29 days.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Rough, nasal chatter with emphatic delivery; series of coarse buzzy notes audible from considerable distance.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lampornis
Lampornis clemenciae

Distribution

Blue-throated Mountain-gem 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 Blue-throated Mountain-gem eat?
Nectarivore of US and Mexican highland forest; visits diverse flowers at medium to high elevation. Takes small arthropods.
Where does the Blue-throated Mountain-gem live?
Found from the mountains of southern Arizona south through Mexico to Honduras in pine-oak forest. 1,400–3,500 m.
Is the Blue-throated Mountain-gem endangered?
The Blue-throated Mountain-gem has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-throated Mountain-gem nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 24-29 days.
What does the Blue-throated Mountain-gem sound like?
Rough, nasal chatter with emphatic delivery; series of coarse buzzy notes audible from considerable distance.
How big is the Blue-throated Mountain-gem?
The Blue-throated Mountain-gem has a wingspan of 14.7 cm, weight of 7.25 g.
What order and family does the Blue-throated Mountain-gem belong to?
The Blue-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis clemenciae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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