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Venezuelan Sylph

Aglaiocercus berlepschi

Vulnerable
Размах крыльев
11,9 cm
Масса
5,0 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.9 cm and a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.

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A spectacular hummingbird closely related to Long-tailed Sylph, endemic to the coastal mountains of northern Venezuela. Males have long violet-blue tail streamers. Nectarivore of cloud forest. Sometimes considered a subspecies of Long-tailed Sylph. Very limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 11,9 cm 4.7 in
Масса 5,0 g 0.18 oz

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Endemic to the coastal mountains of north-central Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,200–2,400 m. Resident.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andes cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms. Takes small insects and spiders.

Охранный статус

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: DM.

Звук

Пение

Rough, buzzy chatter with energetic rhythm; coarse notes delivered rapidly with distinctive raw texture near nest.

Таксономия

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Отряд Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Семейство Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Aglaiocercus
Виды Aglaiocercus berlepschi

Distribution

Venezuelan Sylph has been recorded in 2 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Venezuelan Sylph eat?
Nectarivore of Venezuelan Andes cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Fuchsia blooms. Takes small insects and spiders.
Where does the Venezuelan Sylph live?
Endemic to the coastal mountains of north-central Venezuela in cloud forest. 1,200–2,400 m. Resident.
Is the Venezuelan Sylph endangered?
The Venezuelan Sylph has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
How does the Venezuelan Sylph nest?
Nest type: DM.
What does the Venezuelan Sylph sound like?
Rough, buzzy chatter with energetic rhythm; coarse notes delivered rapidly with distinctive raw texture near nest.
How big is the Venezuelan Sylph?
The Venezuelan Sylph has a wingspan of 11.9 cm, weight of 5.0 g.
What order and family does the Venezuelan Sylph belong to?
The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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