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Plain-capped Starthroat

Heliomaster constantii

Least Concern
날개 폭
12.5 cm
체중
7.375 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

장창벌새(Heliomaster constantii)는 멕시코에서 코스타리카까지 건조~반습한 서식지에 서식하는 12–13cm 중형 벌새다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 12.5 cm 4.9 in
체중 7.375 g 0.26 oz

식별

깃털

Peruvian Sheartail (alt): males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects from exposed perches.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP.

소리

노래

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliomaster
Heliomaster constantii

Distribution

Plain-capped Starthroat 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 Plain-capped Starthroat eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects from exposed perches.
Where does the Plain-capped Starthroat live?
Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.
Is the Plain-capped Starthroat endangered?
The Plain-capped Starthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Plain-capped Starthroat nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Plain-capped Starthroat sound like?
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.
How big is the Plain-capped Starthroat?
The Plain-capped Starthroat has a wingspan of 12.5 cm, weight of 7.375 g.
What order and family does the Plain-capped Starthroat belong to?
The Plain-capped Starthroat (Heliomaster constantii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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