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White-chinned Sapphire

Chlorestes cyanus

Least Concern
체중
3.35 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The White-chinned Sapphire (Chlorestes cyanus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

콜롬비아에서 아마존 분지까지 습한 저지대 숲에 서식하는 소형 벌새 (8–9 cm). 반짝이는 녹-청색 깃털. 꽃꿀 섭취.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
체중 3.35 g 0.12 oz

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Amazonia and Brazil. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Pure, bell-like descending phase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical evening sequence.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chlorestes
Chlorestes cyanus

Distribution

White-chinned Sapphire has been recorded in 2 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the White-chinned Sapphire eat?
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Where does the White-chinned Sapphire live?
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Amazonia and Brazil. Resident.
Is the White-chinned Sapphire endangered?
The White-chinned Sapphire has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-chinned Sapphire nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.
What does the White-chinned Sapphire sound like?
Pure, bell-like descending phase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical evening sequence.
How big is the White-chinned Sapphire?
The White-chinned Sapphire has a weight of 3.35 g.
What order and family does the White-chinned Sapphire belong to?
The White-chinned Sapphire (Chlorestes cyanus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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