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Red-tailed Comet

Sappho sparganurus

Least Concern
날개 폭
12.6 cm
체중
5.4 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

A stunning hummingbird (15-22 cm including tail) found in dry inter-Andean valleys from Bolivia to northwestern Argentina at 2,000-4,500 m. Males have a deeply forked, iridescent red-orange tail. Nectarivore of arid scrub and cactus flowers. An iconic Andean species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 12.6 cm 5.0 in
체중 5.4 g 0.19 oz

식별

깃털

Purple-throated Woodstar: males with glittering rose-pink gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; tiny; females spotted below

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Found in the Andes and Patagonian scrub of Argentina and Bolivia from 1,000–4,200 m. Partly migratory southward.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Andean high-altitude scrub; visits Chuquiraga and Ericaceae flowers. Catches small insects near blooms.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 31-32 days.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

Pure, bell-like tones in descending sequence; clear musical notes stepping down smoothly with resonant ringing quality.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Sappho
Sappho sparganurus

Distribution

Red-tailed Comet 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 Red-tailed Comet eat?
Nectarivore of Andean high-altitude scrub; visits Chuquiraga and Ericaceae flowers. Catches small insects near blooms.
Where does the Red-tailed Comet live?
Found in the Andes and Patagonian scrub of Argentina and Bolivia from 1,000–4,200 m. Partly migratory southward.
Is the Red-tailed Comet endangered?
The Red-tailed Comet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Red-tailed Comet nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 19-20 days. Fledging: 31-32 days.
What does the Red-tailed Comet sound like?
Pure, bell-like tones in descending sequence; clear musical notes stepping down smoothly with resonant ringing quality.
How big is the Red-tailed Comet?
The Red-tailed Comet has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 5.4 g.
What order and family does the Red-tailed Comet belong to?
The Red-tailed Comet (Sappho sparganurus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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