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Sapphire-spangled Emerald

Chionomesa lactea

Least Concern
Масса
4,333333333333333 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

О нас

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Green plumage with sapphire-blue throat spots. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest edges, cerrado, and gardens. Named for its sapphire-spangled throat.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Масса 4,333333333333333 g 0.15 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Bengal Coucal: dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff below; long dark tail; red eye; common Asian coucal species

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.

Таксономия

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

Distribution

Sapphire-spangled Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Присутствует Not recorded
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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.
Where does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald live?
Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.
Is the Sapphire-spangled Emerald endangered?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
What does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald sound like?
Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.
How big is the Sapphire-spangled Emerald?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald has a weight of 4.333333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald belong to?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald (Chionomesa lactea) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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