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Black-tailed Trainbearer

Lesbia victoriae

Least Concern
날개 폭
11.7 cm
체중
4.9 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Black-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia victoriae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 4.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

A spectacular hummingbird (10 cm body + 15 cm tail in males) found in Andean highlands from Colombia to Peru at 2,500-4,000 m. Males have extraordinarily long, black outer tail streamers. Nectarivore of páramo and cloud forest edges. Named for its dramatic trailing tail feathers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 11.7 cm 4.6 in
체중 4.9 g 0.17 oz

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Found in high Andean scrub and open habitats from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,500–4,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Andean dry inter-valley scrub; visits Salvia, Lupinus, and Calceolaria. Supplements with small arthropods.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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둥지

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 29-31 days.

소리

노래

Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully near active competitive territory.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Lesbia
Lesbia victoriae

Distribution

Black-tailed Trainbearer has been recorded in 3 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Black-tailed Trainbearer eat?
Nectarivore of Andean dry inter-valley scrub; visits Salvia, Lupinus, and Calceolaria. Supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Black-tailed Trainbearer live?
Found in high Andean scrub and open habitats from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,500–4,200 m.
Is the Black-tailed Trainbearer endangered?
The Black-tailed Trainbearer has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-tailed Trainbearer nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 29-31 days.
What does the Black-tailed Trainbearer sound like?
Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully near active competitive territory.
How big is the Black-tailed Trainbearer?
The Black-tailed Trainbearer has a wingspan of 11.7 cm, weight of 4.9 g.
What order and family does the Black-tailed Trainbearer belong to?
The Black-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia victoriae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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