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Velvet-browed Brilliant

Heliodoxa xanthogonys

Least Concern
날개 폭
12.6 cm
체중
6.833333333333333 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

황협벌새(Heliodoxa xanthogonys)는 베네수엘라 남부와 인접 기아나의 테푸이 고원에 서식하는 12–13cm 중형 벌새다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 12.6 cm 5.0 in
체중 6.833333333333333 g 0.24 oz

식별

깃털

Blue-fronted Lancebill: males with iridescent blue forehead; magenta gorget; metallic green; females green above; spotted buff below

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Endemic to the tepuis of Venezuela and adjacent Guyana and Brazil in high-altitude forest. 1,200–2,600 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting Ericaceae, Fuchsia, and other montane flowers in Andean cloud forest. Takes small insects and spiders for protein.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

High, shrill screaming call with carrying quality; piercing notes audible at distance across open Andean hillsides.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliodoxa
Heliodoxa xanthogonys

Distribution

Velvet-browed Brilliant has been recorded in 2 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Velvet-browed Brilliant eat?
Nectarivore visiting Ericaceae, Fuchsia, and other montane flowers in Andean cloud forest. Takes small insects and spiders for protein.
Where does the Velvet-browed Brilliant live?
Endemic to the tepuis of Venezuela and adjacent Guyana and Brazil in high-altitude forest. 1,200–2,600 m.
Is the Velvet-browed Brilliant endangered?
The Velvet-browed Brilliant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Velvet-browed Brilliant nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Velvet-browed Brilliant sound like?
High, shrill screaming call with carrying quality; piercing notes audible at distance across open Andean hillsides.
How big is the Velvet-browed Brilliant?
The Velvet-browed Brilliant has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 6.833333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Velvet-browed Brilliant belong to?
The Velvet-browed Brilliant (Heliodoxa xanthogonys) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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