Giant Hummingbird
Patagona gigas
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<birdfyi-bird slug="patagona-gigas"></birdfyi-bird>The Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.1 cm and a weight of 18.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
南米最大のハチドリで、チリとアルゼンチンのアンデス山脈に生息する。体長約20センチに達し、長い嘴で花蜜を採取する。標高の高い草原や低木林を好む。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 27.1 cm | 10.7 in |
| 体重 | 18.925 g | 0.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布域
Found along the Andes from Ecuador south through Peru and Bolivia to Argentina and Chile. 2,000–4,500 m. World's largest hummingbird.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore; world's largest hummingbird. Forages at Puya and Agave flowers, hovering briefly then perching. Catches large insects.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days.
一腹卵数
2
鳴き声
さえずり
Soft, lilting melody with flute-like purity; smooth notes weaving gently in pleasant sequence at forest edge.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Patagona |
| 種 | Patagona gigas |
Distribution
Giant Hummingbird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family