Amethyst Sunbird

Amethyst Sunbird

Chalcomitra amethystina

Least Concern
Envergadura
13,0 cm
Peso
13,225 g
Família
Nectariniidae
Ordem
Passeriformes

Sobre

Beija-flor-amatista (Chalcomitra amethystina), 13–15 cm. Macho com garganta e parte superior do peito roxo-amatista brilhante, partes superiores escuras com reflexo esverdeado. Fêmea marrom com estrias. Habita bordas de florestas, jardins e savanas da África Austral e Oriental. Alimenta-se de néctar e insetos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 13,0 cm 5.1 in
Peso 13,225 g 0.47 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 17 days.

Tamanho da postura

1-4

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Passeriformes (Songbirds)
Família Nectariniidae (Sunbirds)
Genus Chalcomitra
Espécies Chalcomitra amethystina

Distribution

Amethyst Sunbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Presente Not recorded
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Perguntas frequentes

Is the Amethyst Sunbird endangered?
The Amethyst Sunbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Amethyst Sunbird nest?
Nest type: PN. Incubation: 13-18 days. Fledging: 17 days.
How big is the Amethyst Sunbird?
The Amethyst Sunbird has a wingspan of 13.0 cm, weight of 13.225 g.
What order and family does the Amethyst Sunbird belong to?
The Amethyst Sunbird (Chalcomitra amethystina) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Nectariniidae.

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