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Sparkling-tailed Woodstar

Tilmatura dupontii

Least Concern
날개 폭
7.2 cm
체중
2.2 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Sparkling-tailed Woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.2 cm and a weight of 2.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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소개

뒤퐁 벌새는 멕시코 서부와 과테말라의 고산 초원과 소나무-참나무 숲에 서식하는 소형 벌새입니다. 수컷은 자수정 빛 목과 별 모양 흰 꼬리 끝 반점이 특징이며, 고도 2,000~3,000m의 서늘한 환경에서 생활합니다.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 7.2 cm 2.8 in
체중 2.2 g 0.08 oz

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Found in highlands from southern Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m elevation. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar at low scrub blooms in dry Central American valleys. Catches small flies and spiders when insect abundance allows.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

소리

노래

Sharp, penetrating squeak repeated quickly; tiny piercing notes given insistently during competitive territorial encounter.

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Tilmatura
Tilmatura dupontii

Distribution

Sparkling-tailed Woodstar has been recorded in 1 countries.

출현 Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar eat?
Feeds on floral nectar at low scrub blooms in dry Central American valleys. Catches small flies and spiders when insect abundance allows.
Where does the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar live?
Found in highlands from southern Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m elevation. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest edges.
Is the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar endangered?
The Sparkling-tailed Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar sound like?
Sharp, penetrating squeak repeated quickly; tiny piercing notes given insistently during competitive territorial encounter.
How big is the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar?
The Sparkling-tailed Woodstar has a wingspan of 7.2 cm, weight of 2.2 g.
What order and family does the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar belong to?
The Sparkling-tailed Woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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