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Magenta-throated Woodstar

Philodice bryantae

Least Concern
Масса
3,4 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

О нас

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m. Males have a brilliant magenta-pink throat gorget. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A Central American highland endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Масса 3,4 g 0.12 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Brown Violetear (alt): males with glittering violet gorget; metallic bronze-green above; brown flanks; violet ear tufts; females green

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges and gardens.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore hovering at tubular blossoms in highland forest clearings. Takes small flies and spiders to meet protein needs during breeding.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Звук

Пение

Thin, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high airy notes cascading softly near flowering shrubs.

Таксономия

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

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Magenta-throated Woodstar eat?
Nectarivore hovering at tubular blossoms in highland forest clearings. Takes small flies and spiders to meet protein needs during breeding.
Where does the Magenta-throated Woodstar live?
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges and gardens.
Is the Magenta-throated Woodstar endangered?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Magenta-throated Woodstar sound like?
Thin, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high airy notes cascading softly near flowering shrubs.
How big is the Magenta-throated Woodstar?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar has a weight of 3.4 g.
What order and family does the Magenta-throated Woodstar belong to?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar (Philodice bryantae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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