Violet-tailed Sylph
Aglaiocercus coelestis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aglaiocercus-coelestis"></birdfyi-bird>The Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.4 cm and a weight of 5.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
콜롬비아 서부 안데스의 서쪽 사면에 고유하게 서식하는 화려한 벌새(몸 10cm + 수컷 꼬리 13cm). 수컷은 연하늘색-보라색 꼬리가 특징이다. 꽃의 꿀과 작은 곤충을 먹는다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 12.4 cm | 4.9 in |
| 체중 | 5.483333333333334 g | 0.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
Found on the western Andean slope and Pacific foothills of Colombia and Ecuador in humid forest. 300–1,600 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore with elongated tail foraging at diverse montane flowers. Catches small arthropods near flowering bromeliads.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15-17 days. Fledging: 26-30 days.
산란 수
2
소리
노래
Sharp, emphatic two-note call; first note high and accented, second softer and brief, delivered at measured pace.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 과 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Aglaiocercus |
| 종 | Aglaiocercus coelestis |
Distribution
Violet-tailed Sylph has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family