Violet-fronted Brilliant
Heliodoxa leadbeateri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliodoxa-leadbeateri"></birdfyi-bird>The Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 7.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Sobre
O beija-flor-brilhante-de-fronte-violeta é um beija-flor de tamanho médio das encostas andinas da Venezuela, Colômbia, Equador e Peru. O macho tem partes superiores verdes com uma coroa violeta-iridescente brilhante e uma gorjeira verde. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores nas florestas de encosta e nubladas. A fêmea é mais apagada. Contribui para a polinização de muitas plantas andinas.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,4 cm | 5.3 in |
| Peso | 7,183333333333334 g | 0.25 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribuição geográfica
Widespread in Andean foothill and cloud forest from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 400–2,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Passiflora. Gleans small insects from bark.
Estado de conservação
Comportamento e reprodução
Tamanho da postura
2
Som
Canto
Broad, resonant whistle with bold projection; deep pure tone ringing out powerfully across open montane forest.
Taxonomia
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordem | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Família | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliodoxa |
| Espécies | Heliodoxa leadbeateri |
Distribution
Violet-fronted Brilliant has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family