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Red-tailed Comet

Sappho sparganurus

Least Concern
翼開長
12.6 cm
体重
5.4 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

A stunning hummingbird (15-22 cm including tail) found in dry inter-Andean valleys from Bolivia to northwestern Argentina at 2,000-4,500 m. Males have a deeply forked, iridescent red-orange tail. Nectarivore of arid scrub and cactus flowers. An iconic Andean species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 12.6 cm 5.0 in
体重 5.4 g 0.19 oz

識別

羽毛

Purple-throated Woodstar: males with glittering rose-pink gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; tiny; females spotted below

Habitat & Range

分布域

Found in the Andes and Patagonian scrub of Argentina and Bolivia from 1,000–4,200 m. Partly migratory southward.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Andean high-altitude scrub; visits Chuquiraga and Ericaceae flowers. Catches small insects near blooms.

保全状況

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

営巣

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 31-32 days.

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Pure, bell-like tones in descending sequence; clear musical notes stepping down smoothly with resonant ringing quality.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Sappho
Sappho sparganurus

Distribution

Red-tailed Comet 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 Red-tailed Comet eat?
Nectarivore of Andean high-altitude scrub; visits Chuquiraga and Ericaceae flowers. Catches small insects near blooms.
Where does the Red-tailed Comet live?
Found in the Andes and Patagonian scrub of Argentina and Bolivia from 1,000–4,200 m. Partly migratory southward.
Is the Red-tailed Comet endangered?
The Red-tailed Comet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-tailed Comet nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 31-32 days.
What does the Red-tailed Comet sound like?
Pure, bell-like tones in descending sequence; clear musical notes stepping down smoothly with resonant ringing quality.
How big is the Red-tailed Comet?
The Red-tailed Comet has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 5.4 g.
What order and family does the Red-tailed Comet belong to?
The Red-tailed Comet (Sappho sparganurus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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