Humboldt's Hummingbird
Chrysuronia humboldtii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chrysuronia-humboldtii"></birdfyi-bird>The Humboldt's Hummingbird (Chrysuronia humboldtii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 6.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid Pacific lowland forests of Colombia and Ecuador. Green plumage. Nectarivore of Chocó forest edges. Named after Alexander von Humboldt. Sometimes considered a subspecies of Sapphire-throated Hummingbird.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Peso | 6,275 g | 0.22 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Found in humid Pacific lowland forests of Colombia and Ecuador. Resident in Chocó forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from Colombian and Venezuelan lowland flowers. Supplements with small arthropods caught near blooms.
Estado de conservação
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Canto
Melodic, descending two-note whistle; pure warm tones stepping down smoothly, given repeatedly from territory perch.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chrysuronia |
| Espécies | Chrysuronia humboldtii |
Distribution
Humboldt's Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family