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Black-breasted Hillstar

Oreotrochilus melanogaster

Least Concern
날개 폭
14.4 cm
체중
7.75 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in the Andes of central Peru at 3,000-4,500 m. Males have a black breast contrasting with green upperparts and white belly. Nectarivore of puna grasslands and rocky slopes. An endemic of Peru's central Andean highlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 14.4 cm 5.7 in
체중 7.75 g 0.27 oz

식별

깃털

Peruvian Sheartail: males with glittering rose-red gorget; metallic green back; white underparts; females green above; pale spotted below

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Endemic to central and southern Peru in the Andes in puna grassland and scrub at 3,500–4,800 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Bolivian altiplano; forages at Ericaceae and Chuquiraga in arid puna. Takes small insects opportunistically.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Rapid, light chips in animated sequence; bright staccato notes with bouncy quality during active territorial display.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Oreotrochilus
Oreotrochilus melanogaster

Distribution

Black-breasted Hillstar 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 Black-breasted Hillstar eat?
Nectarivore of Bolivian altiplano; forages at Ericaceae and Chuquiraga in arid puna. Takes small insects opportunistically.
Where does the Black-breasted Hillstar live?
Endemic to central and southern Peru in the Andes in puna grassland and scrub at 3,500–4,800 m elevation.
Is the Black-breasted Hillstar endangered?
The Black-breasted Hillstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Black-breasted Hillstar nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Black-breasted Hillstar sound like?
Rapid, light chips in animated sequence; bright staccato notes with bouncy quality during active territorial display.
How big is the Black-breasted Hillstar?
The Black-breasted Hillstar has a wingspan of 14.4 cm, weight of 7.75 g.
What order and family does the Black-breasted Hillstar belong to?
The Black-breasted Hillstar (Oreotrochilus melanogaster) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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