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Green-backed Firecrown

Sephanoides sephaniodes

Least Concern
날개 폭
12.0 cm
체중
6.583333333333333 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in temperate forests of southern South America from central Chile and Argentina to Tierra del Fuego. Green plumage with coppery-green crown. The southernmost hummingbird species, tolerating sub-zero temperatures. Nectarivore of native Fuchsia and Embothrium.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 12.0 cm 4.7 in
체중 6.583333333333333 g 0.23 oz

식별

깃털

Black Metaltail: males shining green with black-metallic gorget; white postocular stripe; females green above; white-spotted buff underparts

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Found along the length of Chile and western Argentina in temperate forest and scrub. Sea level to 2,000 m. Migratory.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore foraging at diverse temperate-zone flowers in Chile and Argentina, including Fuchsia and Embothrium. Takes small insects.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-21 days. Fledging: 18 days.

산란 수

1-2

소리

노래

Crisp, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance at dawn.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Sephanoides
Sephanoides sephaniodes

Distribution

Green-backed Firecrown 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 Green-backed Firecrown eat?
Nectarivore foraging at diverse temperate-zone flowers in Chile and Argentina, including Fuchsia and Embothrium. Takes small insects.
Where does the Green-backed Firecrown live?
Found along the length of Chile and western Argentina in temperate forest and scrub. Sea level to 2,000 m. Migratory.
Is the Green-backed Firecrown endangered?
The Green-backed Firecrown has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green-backed Firecrown nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 12-21 days. Fledging: 18 days.
What does the Green-backed Firecrown sound like?
Crisp, whistled descending phrase; clean notes stepping down smoothly with precision and musical elegance at dawn.
How big is the Green-backed Firecrown?
The Green-backed Firecrown has a wingspan of 12.0 cm, weight of 6.583333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Green-backed Firecrown belong to?
The Green-backed Firecrown (Sephanoides sephaniodes) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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