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White-throated Hummingbird

Leucochloris albicollis

Least Concern
Размах крыльев
11,8 cm
Масса
5,95 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

The White-throated Hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.8 cm and a weight of 6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Green plumage with a clean white throat and breast. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest edges, cerrado, and gardens. Common in southeastern South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Размах крыльев 11,8 cm 4.6 in
Масса 5,95 g 0.21 oz

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.

Diet & Feeding

Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

Melodic, ascending three-note phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in pleasant morning territorial song.

Таксономия

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

Distribution

White-throated Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Присутствует Not recorded

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the White-throated Hummingbird eat?
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Where does the White-throated Hummingbird live?
Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.
Is the White-throated Hummingbird endangered?
The White-throated Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-throated Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
What does the White-throated Hummingbird sound like?
Melodic, ascending three-note phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in pleasant morning territorial song.
How big is the White-throated Hummingbird?
The White-throated Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 5.95 g.
What order and family does the White-throated Hummingbird belong to?
The White-throated Hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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