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Rufous-vented Whitetip

Urosticte ruficrissa

Least Concern
날개 폭
11.4 cm
체중
4.15 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

소개

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,500-2,500 m. Green plumage with rufous vent and white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of montane forest. Closely related to Purple-bibbed Whitetip. Uncommon.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
날개 폭 11.4 cm 4.5 in
체중 4.15 g 0.15 oz

식별

깃털

Glittering Starfrontlet: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

분포 지역

Found on the eastern Andean slope of Ecuador in cloud forest and forest edges. 800–1,800 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian montane forest; forages at Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Takes small insects.

보전 상태

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

행동 및 번식

둥지

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.

산란 수

2

소리

노래

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

분류학

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Urosticte
Urosticte ruficrissa

Distribution

Rufous-vented Whitetip has been recorded in 3 countries.

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출현 Not recorded
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External Databases

자주 묻는 질문

What does the Rufous-vented Whitetip eat?
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian montane forest; forages at Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Takes small insects.
Where does the Rufous-vented Whitetip live?
Found on the eastern Andean slope of Ecuador in cloud forest and forest edges. 800–1,800 m elevation.
Is the Rufous-vented Whitetip endangered?
The Rufous-vented Whitetip has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Rufous-vented Whitetip nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
What does the Rufous-vented Whitetip sound like?
Pure, bell-like tones in descending sequence; clear musical notes stepping down smoothly with long resonant quality.
How big is the Rufous-vented Whitetip?
The Rufous-vented Whitetip has a wingspan of 11.4 cm, weight of 4.15 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-vented Whitetip belong to?
The Rufous-vented Whitetip (Urosticte ruficrissa) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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