Green-backed Firecrown
Sephanoides sephaniodes
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<birdfyi-bird slug="sephanoides-sephaniodes"></birdfyi-bird>The Green-backed Firecrown (Sephanoides sephaniodes) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12 cm and a weight of 6.6 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 in temperate forests of southern South America from central Chile and Argentina to Tierra del Fuego. Green plumage with coppery-green crown. The southernmost hummingbird species, tolerating sub-zero temperatures. Nectarivore of native Fuchsia and Embothrium.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 12.0 cm | 4.7 in |
| 体重 | 6.583333333333333 g | 0.23 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布域
Found along the length of Chile and western Argentina in temperate forest and scrub. Sea level to 2,000 m. Migratory.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore foraging at diverse temperate-zone flowers in Chile and Argentina, including Fuchsia and Embothrium. Takes small insects.
保全状況
行動と繁殖
営巣
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-21 days. Fledging: 18 days.
一腹卵数
1-2
鳴き声
さえずり
Crisp, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance at dawn.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Sephanoides |
| 種 | Sephanoides sephaniodes |
Distribution
Green-backed Firecrown has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family