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Grey-bellied Comet

Taphrolesbia griseiventris

Endangered
翼開長
15.6 cm
体重
8.94 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Grey-bellied Comet (Taphrolesbia griseiventris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.6 cm and a weight of 8.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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について

A medium-sized hummingbird (15-18 cm including long tail) endemic to a small range in the Andes of Peru at 3,000-3,500 m. Grey belly and long, forked tail. Nectarivore. Classified as Endangered due to an extremely restricted range. One of the rarest Andean hummingbirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 15.6 cm 6.1 in
体重 8.94 g 0.32 oz

Habitat & Range

分布域

Endemic to the western Andean slope in Peru in arid scrub and intermontane valleys. 2,400–3,800 m. Highly restricted range.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian dry inter-Andean valleys; visits sparse Chuquiraga blooms. Supplements with small insects.

保全状況

Endangered
IUCN Red List

行動と繁殖

一腹卵数

2

鳴き声

さえずり

Crisp, musical chip with bright quality; single sharp note ringing cleanly, repeated at irregular but frequent intervals.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Taphrolesbia
Taphrolesbia griseiventris

Distribution

Grey-bellied Comet 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 Grey-bellied Comet eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian dry inter-Andean valleys; visits sparse Chuquiraga blooms. Supplements with small insects.
Where does the Grey-bellied Comet live?
Endemic to the western Andean slope in Peru in arid scrub and intermontane valleys. 2,400–3,800 m. Highly restricted range.
Is the Grey-bellied Comet endangered?
The Grey-bellied Comet has a conservation status of Endangered.
What does the Grey-bellied Comet sound like?
Crisp, musical chip with bright quality; single sharp note ringing cleanly, repeated at irregular but frequent intervals.
How big is the Grey-bellied Comet?
The Grey-bellied Comet has a wingspan of 15.6 cm, weight of 8.94 g.
What order and family does the Grey-bellied Comet belong to?
The Grey-bellied Comet (Taphrolesbia griseiventris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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