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Olivaceous Thornbill

Chalcostigma olivaceum

Least Concern
Envergadura
16,3 cm
Peso
7,3999999999999995 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes

Sobre

Espigueiro-oliváceo (Chalcostigma olivaceum), 9–10 cm. Plumagem oliváceo-esverdeada, garganta com gorget pequeno e colorido variável entre roxo e verde. Habita páramos e matorrales de altitude nos Andes do Peru e Bolívia. Alimenta-se de néctar de flores de altitude e pequenos insetos.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 16,3 cm 6.4 in
Peso 7,3999999999999995 g 0.26 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Blue-tufted Starthroat: males with iridescent blue-green gorget; metallic green above; white pectoral tufts; females green above; spots

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

Widespread in high Andean puna grassland from Peru to Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. 3,200–4,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of high Bolivian and Peruvian páramo; short bill accesses small open flowers. Gleans insects from leaf litter.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

Buzzy, high-frequency trill with insect-like quality; sustained continuous vibration with rapid amplitude modulation.

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Família Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chalcostigma
Espécies Chalcostigma olivaceum

Distribution

Olivaceous Thornbill has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

What does the Olivaceous Thornbill eat?
Nectarivore of high Bolivian and Peruvian páramo; short bill accesses small open flowers. Gleans insects from leaf litter.
Where does the Olivaceous Thornbill live?
Widespread in high Andean puna grassland from Peru to Bolivia and northwestern Argentina. 3,200–4,800 m.
Is the Olivaceous Thornbill endangered?
The Olivaceous Thornbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Olivaceous Thornbill sound like?
Buzzy, high-frequency trill with insect-like quality; sustained continuous vibration with rapid amplitude modulation.
How big is the Olivaceous Thornbill?
The Olivaceous Thornbill has a wingspan of 16.3 cm, weight of 7.3999999999999995 g.
What order and family does the Olivaceous Thornbill belong to?
The Olivaceous Thornbill (Chalcostigma olivaceum) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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