Scintillant Hummingbird
Selasphorus scintilla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="selasphorus-scintilla"></birdfyi-bird>The Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6.6 cm and a weight of 2.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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について
One of the world's smallest hummingbirds (6-7 cm). Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 900-2,000 m. Males have a flaming orange-red gorget. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and mountain gardens. Weighs only 2-3 grams.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 6.6 cm | 2.6 in |
| 体重 | 2.188 g | 0.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布域
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 900-2,000 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from low-elevation Costa Rican scrub flowers. Supplements diet with tiny insects and spiders.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP.
一腹卵数
1
鳴き声
さえずり
Soft, sibilant twittering with airy quality; high light notes cascading gently near flowering vegetation.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Selasphorus |
| 種 | Selasphorus scintilla |
Distribution
Scintillant Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family