Speckled Hummingbird
Adelomyia melanogenys
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<birdfyi-bird slug="adelomyia-melanogenys"></birdfyi-bird>The Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.6 cm and a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) widely distributed in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Green plumage speckled with buff spots on the breast. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth and edges. One of the most widespread Andean hummingbirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 10,6 cm | 4.2 in |
| Масса | 4,300000000000001 g | 0.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,200–3,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting a broad range of Andean montane flowers including Ericaceae and Bromeliaceae. Gleans small arthropods.
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Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
Размер кладки
2
Звук
Пение
Thin, sibilant trill with airy quality; soft high buzzing sustained gently during slow courtship hovering display.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Семейство | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Adelomyia |
| Виды | Adelomyia melanogenys |
Distribution
Speckled Hummingbird has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family