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Violet-throated Metaltail

Metallura baroni

Vulnerable
날개 폭
11.4 cm
체중
4.4 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

소형 벌새로 체장 약 10cm이며, 수컷은 광택 있는 초록에 자주빛 보석색 목과 동색 꽁지를 갖는다. 에콰도르 남부 고지대 관목지에만 서식하는 희귀 고유종이다. 꽃의 꿀을 빨아 먹는다. 위기에 처한 상태이다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 11.4 cm 4.5 in
체중 4.4 g 0.16 oz

식별

깃털

Green-throated Mountain-gem: males with glittering green gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Endemic to a tiny area in the Cajas plateau region of southwestern Ecuador. 3,000–4,200 m. Critically endangered.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Ecuadorian treeline vegetation; specialized for Ericaceae blooms above 3000 m. Catches small arthropods.

보전 상태

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet sequence at forest edge.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Metallura
Metallura baroni

Distribution

Violet-throated Metaltail 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 Violet-throated Metaltail eat?
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian treeline vegetation; specialized for Ericaceae blooms above 3000 m. Catches small arthropods.
Where does the Violet-throated Metaltail live?
Endemic to a tiny area in the Cajas plateau region of southwestern Ecuador. 3,000–4,200 m. Critically endangered.
Is the Violet-throated Metaltail endangered?
The Violet-throated Metaltail has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the Violet-throated Metaltail sound like?
Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet sequence at forest edge.
How big is the Violet-throated Metaltail?
The Violet-throated Metaltail has a wingspan of 11.4 cm, weight of 4.4 g.
What order and family does the Violet-throated Metaltail belong to?
The Violet-throated Metaltail (Metallura baroni) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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