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White-throated Hummingbird

Leucochloris albicollis

Least Concern
翼開長
11.8 cm
体重
5.95 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The White-throated Hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.8 cm and a weight of 6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Green plumage with a clean white throat and breast. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest edges, cerrado, and gardens. Common in southeastern South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 11.8 cm 4.6 in
体重 5.95 g 0.21 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.

Diet & Feeding

Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Melodic, ascending three-note phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in pleasant morning territorial song.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Leucochloris
Leucochloris albicollis

Distribution

White-throated Hummingbird 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 White-throated Hummingbird eat?
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Where does the White-throated Hummingbird live?
Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.
Is the White-throated Hummingbird endangered?
The White-throated Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-throated Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
What does the White-throated Hummingbird sound like?
Melodic, ascending three-note phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in pleasant morning territorial song.
How big is the White-throated Hummingbird?
The White-throated Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 5.95 g.
What order and family does the White-throated Hummingbird belong to?
The White-throated Hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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