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Oasis Hummingbird

Rhodopis vesper

Least Concern
翼開長
11.1 cm
体重
4.08 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Oasis Hummingbird (Rhodopis vesper) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.1 cm and a weight of 4.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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について

A small hummingbird (12-13 cm including long tail) found in the arid coastal deserts of Peru and northern Chile. Dull plumage with a long, forked tail. Nectarivore specializing in desert flowers and columnar cacti. One of the few hummingbirds adapted to hyper-arid environments.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 11.1 cm 4.4 in
体重 4.08 g 0.14 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found in coastal fog valleys and desert oases of Peru and northern Chile. Sea level to 3,200 m. Highly restricted lowland range.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal desert oases; visits Capparis, Tillandsia, and garden flowers. Supplements with small insects.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained tone with slight fall at end, given quietly. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Rhodopis
Rhodopis vesper

Distribution

Oasis 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 Oasis Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian coastal desert oases; visits Capparis, Tillandsia, and garden flowers. Supplements with small insects.
Where does the Oasis Hummingbird live?
Found in coastal fog valleys and desert oases of Peru and northern Chile. Sea level to 3,200 m. Highly restricted lowland range.
Is the Oasis Hummingbird endangered?
The Oasis Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Oasis Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
What does the Oasis Hummingbird sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with warm timbre; gentle sustained tone with slight fall at end, given quietly. Vocalization pattern typical of this species in its native habitat.
How big is the Oasis Hummingbird?
The Oasis Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.1 cm, weight of 4.08 g.
What order and family does the Oasis Hummingbird belong to?
The Oasis Hummingbird (Rhodopis vesper) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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