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Hyacinth Visorbearer

Augastes scutatus

Least Concern
날개 폭
10.7 cm
체중
3.3 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

특히 미나스 제라이스 주를 포함한 브라질 남동부 고지대에 고유한 소형 벌새(8~9cm)입니다. 빛나는 히아신스 파란 이마 챙과 녹색 깃털이 특징입니다. 드문 식생이 있는 바위 캄포 루페스트레 서식지의 꿀을 먹습니다. 준위협(NT) 종으로 분류됩니다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 10.7 cm 4.2 in
체중 3.3 g 0.12 oz

식별

깃털

Velvet-purple Coronet: brilliant velvety purple head; glittering green gorget; iridescent purple body; white underparts; straight bill

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Endemic to the campo rupestre of the Espinhaço Range in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Found at 900–1,600 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Brazilian cerrado flowers, particularly Vellozia and Qualea. Catches small insects near rocky outcrops.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-25 days.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Soft, pure sustained tone with gentle vibrato; single melodic note trembling slightly, typical of quiet upland forest perches.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Augastes
Augastes scutatus

Distribution

Hyacinth Visorbearer has been recorded in 1 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Hyacinth Visorbearer eat?
Nectarivore of Brazilian cerrado flowers, particularly Vellozia and Qualea. Catches small insects near rocky outcrops.
Where does the Hyacinth Visorbearer live?
Endemic to the campo rupestre of the Espinhaço Range in Minas Gerais, Brazil. Found at 900–1,600 m elevation.
Is the Hyacinth Visorbearer endangered?
The Hyacinth Visorbearer has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Hyacinth Visorbearer nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-25 days.
What does the Hyacinth Visorbearer sound like?
Soft, pure sustained tone with gentle vibrato; single melodic note trembling slightly, typical of quiet upland forest perches.
How big is the Hyacinth Visorbearer?
The Hyacinth Visorbearer has a wingspan of 10.7 cm, weight of 3.3 g.
What order and family does the Hyacinth Visorbearer belong to?
The Hyacinth Visorbearer (Augastes scutatus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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