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Broad-tipped Hermit

Anopetia gounellei

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
9,9 cm
Масса
3,0 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

О нас

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in dry scrubland and caatinga of northeastern Brazil. Green plumage with rufous underparts and a distinctive broad, rounded tail. Nectarivore adapted to arid habitats, visiting cactus flowers and bromeliads. A Brazilian near-endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 9,9 cm 3.9 in
Масса 3,0 g 0.11 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Tiny; bronze-green upperparts; pale buff underparts; pale supercilium; distinctive broad rounded tail feathers tipped white; dark-based tail with white tips broader than typical hermit tails; Brazilian caatinga specialist.

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Found in northeastern Brazil from Ceará south to Bahia. Resident in caatinga scrub and dry forest. Restricted to semi-arid northeastern Brazil.

Diet & Feeding

Nectar specialist with a long curved bill adapted to heliconia and other tubular flowers; also gleans small spiders.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP.

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

Sharp, piercing squeak followed by rapid chatter; vigorous delivery near territorial boundaries with escalating intensity.

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Broad-tipped Hermit has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Broad-tipped Hermit eat?
Nectar specialist with a long curved bill adapted to heliconia and other tubular flowers; also gleans small spiders.
Where does the Broad-tipped Hermit live?
Found in northeastern Brazil from Ceará south to Bahia. Resident in caatinga scrub and dry forest. Restricted to semi-arid northeastern Brazil.
Is the Broad-tipped Hermit endangered?
The Broad-tipped Hermit has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Broad-tipped Hermit nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Broad-tipped Hermit sound like?
Sharp, piercing squeak followed by rapid chatter; vigorous delivery near territorial boundaries with escalating intensity.
How big is the Broad-tipped Hermit?
The Broad-tipped Hermit has a wingspan of 9.9 cm, weight of 3.0 g.
What order and family does the Broad-tipped Hermit belong to?
The Broad-tipped Hermit (Anopetia gounellei) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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