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Long-tailed Sylph

Aglaiocercus kingii

Least Concern
날개 폭
11.7 cm
체중
5.25 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 5.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

베네수엘라에서 볼리비아까지 안데스 운무림에 서식하는 화려한 벌새(몸 10cm + 수컷 꼬리 13cm). 수컷은 파란-녹색 긴 이마 다색 꼬리와 빛나는 에메랄드 목을 가진다. 꽃의 꿀과 작은 곤충을 먹는다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 11.7 cm 4.6 in
체중 5.25 g 0.19 oz

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,000–2,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Andean cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Supplements diet with small insects in flight.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15-17 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Melodic, flowing phrase with rich character; warm notes weaving in relaxed sequence typical of dawn chorus activity.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Aglaiocercus
Aglaiocercus kingii

Distribution

Long-tailed Sylph has been recorded in 4 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Long-tailed Sylph eat?
Nectarivore of Andean cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Supplements diet with small insects in flight.
Where does the Long-tailed Sylph live?
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,000–2,800 m.
Is the Long-tailed Sylph endangered?
The Long-tailed Sylph has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Long-tailed Sylph nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 15-17 days. Fledging: 21-24 days.
What does the Long-tailed Sylph sound like?
Melodic, flowing phrase with rich character; warm notes weaving in relaxed sequence typical of dawn chorus activity.
How big is the Long-tailed Sylph?
The Long-tailed Sylph has a wingspan of 11.7 cm, weight of 5.25 g.
What order and family does the Long-tailed Sylph belong to?
The Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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