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White-bellied Mountain-gem

Lampornis hemileucus

Least Concern
翼開長
12.5 cm
体重
5.6000000000000005 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,200-2,500 m. Males green with white belly. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. One of several mountain-gem species endemic to Central American highlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 12.5 cm 4.9 in
体重 5.6000000000000005 g 0.20 oz

識別

羽毛

Wine-throated Hummingbird: males with glittering wine-red gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found in highland forest of Costa Rica and Panama on both slopes in cloud forest. 800–2,000 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of montane forest understory and edges; visits Ericaceae and Salvia blooms. Gleans small insects from flowers.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

鳴き声

さえずり

Melodic, two-note falling whistle; pure warm tones descending gently, given repeatedly from prominent perch.

分類学

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

Distribution

White-bellied Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

What does the White-bellied Mountain-gem eat?
Nectarivore of montane forest understory and edges; visits Ericaceae and Salvia blooms. Gleans small insects from flowers.
Where does the White-bellied Mountain-gem live?
Found in highland forest of Costa Rica and Panama on both slopes in cloud forest. 800–2,000 m elevation.
Is the White-bellied Mountain-gem endangered?
The White-bellied Mountain-gem has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the White-bellied Mountain-gem sound like?
Melodic, two-note falling whistle; pure warm tones descending gently, given repeatedly from prominent perch.
How big is the White-bellied Mountain-gem?
The White-bellied Mountain-gem has a wingspan of 12.5 cm, weight of 5.6000000000000005 g.
What order and family does the White-bellied Mountain-gem belong to?
The White-bellied Mountain-gem (Lampornis hemileucus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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