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Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird

Chrysuronia lilliae

Endangered
체중
4.3 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird (Chrysuronia lilliae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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소개

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to northern Colombia. Males have a sapphire-blue belly. Nectarivore of mangroves and dry forest. Critically Endangered with a very small population restricted to a tiny area of Caribbean Colombia.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
체중 4.3 g 0.15 oz

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Endemic to northern Colombia. Critically Endangered with a tiny population in Caribbean coastal habitats.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.

보전 상태

Endangered
IUCN Red List

소리

노래

Soft, buzzy trill barely audible; rapid light notes barely perceptible at distance in dense vegetation.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chrysuronia
Chrysuronia lilliae

Distribution

Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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What does the Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Where does the Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird live?
Endemic to northern Colombia. Critically Endangered with a tiny population in Caribbean coastal habitats.
Is the Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird endangered?
The Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird has a conservation status of Endangered.
What does the Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird sound like?
Soft, buzzy trill barely audible; rapid light notes barely perceptible at distance in dense vegetation.
How big is the Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird?
The Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird has a weight of 4.3 g.
What order and family does the Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird belong to?
The Sapphire-bellied Hummingbird (Chrysuronia lilliae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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