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Plain-capped Starthroat

Heliomaster constantii

Least Concern
Envergadura
12,5 cm
Peso
7,375 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes

Sobre

O beija-flor-de-bico-longo-de-coroa-azul é um grande beija-flor do México e América Central. O macho tem partes superiores verde-brilhante, coroa azul-iridescente e partes inferiores brancas com riscas. A fêmea carece da coroa azul brilhante. Alimenta-se do néctar de flores grandes, frequentemente defendendo territórios de alimentação. Habita em florestas secas, orlas de floresta e jardins com flores. Pode visitar flores de uma grande variedade de alturas.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 12,5 cm 4.9 in
Peso 7,375 g 0.26 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

Peruvian Sheartail (alt): males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Distribuição geográfica

Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects from exposed perches.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP.

Som

Canto

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.

Taxonomia

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

Distribution

Plain-capped Starthroat has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

What does the Plain-capped Starthroat eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects from exposed perches.
Where does the Plain-capped Starthroat live?
Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.
Is the Plain-capped Starthroat endangered?
The Plain-capped Starthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Plain-capped Starthroat nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Plain-capped Starthroat sound like?
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.
How big is the Plain-capped Starthroat?
The Plain-capped Starthroat has a wingspan of 12.5 cm, weight of 7.375 g.
What order and family does the Plain-capped Starthroat belong to?
The Plain-capped Starthroat (Heliomaster constantii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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