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Black-throated Brilliant

Heliodoxa schreibersii

Least Concern
Envergadura
13,9 cm
Peso
8,5 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes
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Sobre

O beija-flor-brilhante-de-orelha-preta é um beija-flor de tamanho médio das florestas húmidas da bacia amazónica e das encostas andinas orientais. O macho apresenta partes superiores verde-metálico e uma gorjeira iridescente brilhante. Alimenta-se do néctar de diversas flores dos estratos da floresta. A fêmea é mais apagada. Faz parte das comunidades de beija-flores das selvas tropicais amazónicas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 13,9 cm 5.5 in
Peso 8,5 g 0.30 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Giant Hummingbird (alt): males with iridescent blue gorget; metallic green; very large; white rump; females plain green; spots

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

Found in lowland and foothill humid forest from Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 0–1,400 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Amazonian foothill forest; visits large-flowered shrubs and epiphytes. Supplements with small arthropods.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

Buzzy, sustained trill with insect-like monotony; continuous low vibration with minimal variation throughout delivery.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Black-throated Brilliant has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

What does the Black-throated Brilliant eat?
Nectarivore of Amazonian foothill forest; visits large-flowered shrubs and epiphytes. Supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Black-throated Brilliant live?
Found in lowland and foothill humid forest from Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 0–1,400 m.
Is the Black-throated Brilliant endangered?
The Black-throated Brilliant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Black-throated Brilliant sound like?
Buzzy, sustained trill with insect-like monotony; continuous low vibration with minimal variation throughout delivery.
How big is the Black-throated Brilliant?
The Black-throated Brilliant has a wingspan of 13.9 cm, weight of 8.5 g.
What order and family does the Black-throated Brilliant belong to?
The Black-throated Brilliant (Heliodoxa schreibersii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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