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Blue-chested Hummingbird

Polyerata amabilis

Least Concern
체중
4.15 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Males have a bright blue breast patch. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. Found primarily in Caribbean lowland forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
체중 4.15 g 0.15 oz

식별

깃털

Andaman Coucal (alt): dark glossy brown above; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; Andaman island endemic

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in Caribbean lowland forests.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well through broad-leafed tropical forest.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Polyerata
Polyerata amabilis

Distribution

Blue-chested Hummingbird 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 Blue-chested Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
Where does the Blue-chested Hummingbird live?
Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in Caribbean lowland forests.
Is the Blue-chested Hummingbird endangered?
The Blue-chested Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-chested Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Blue-chested Hummingbird sound like?
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well through broad-leafed tropical forest.
How big is the Blue-chested Hummingbird?
The Blue-chested Hummingbird has a weight of 4.15 g.
What order and family does the Blue-chested Hummingbird belong to?
The Blue-chested Hummingbird (Polyerata amabilis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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