Giant Hummingbird
Patagona gigas
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<birdfyi-bird slug="patagona-gigas"></birdfyi-bird>The Giant Hummingbird (Patagona gigas) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 27.1 cm and a weight of 18.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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소개
거대벌새는 세계에서 가장 큰 벌새로 무게 18~24g, 전장 21~25cm에 달합니다. 칠레와 아르헨티나에서 볼리비아, 페루, 에콰도르에 이르는 안데스 고지 관목지대에 서식합니다. 초록색과 갈색 깃털에 수컷은 자줏빛 목을 가집니다.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 날개 폭 | 27.1 cm | 10.7 in |
| 체중 | 18.925 g | 0.67 oz |
Habitat & Range
분포 지역
Found along the Andes from Ecuador south through Peru and Bolivia to Argentina and Chile. 2,000–4,500 m. World's largest hummingbird.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore; world's largest hummingbird. Forages at Puya and Agave flowers, hovering briefly then perching. Catches large insects.
보전 상태
행동 및 번식
둥지
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-13 days.
산란 수
2
소리
노래
Soft, lilting melody with flute-like purity; smooth notes weaving gently in pleasant sequence at forest edge.
분류학
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 목 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 과 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Patagona |
| 종 | Patagona gigas |
Distribution
Giant Hummingbird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family