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Purple-throated Woodstar

Philodice mitchellii

Least Concern
Масса
3,15 g
Семейство
Trochilidae
Отряд
Caprimulgiformes

О нас

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m. Males have a vivid purple throat gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named after the British ornithologist D.W. Mitchell.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Масса 3,15 g 0.11 oz

Идентификация

Оперение

Peruvian Sheartail: males with brilliant rose-red gorget; metallic green above; long forked tail; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Географический ареал

Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident on both slopes of the Andes.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from epiphytic bromeliads and Heliconia in cloud forest. Captures tiny arthropods by hawking or gleaning from flowers.

Охранный статус

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Поведение и размножение

Гнездование

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-17 days.

Размер кладки

2

Звук

Пение

Sharp, emphatic rattle; rapid staccato notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst then ceasing.

Таксономия

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

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Часто задаваемые вопросы

What does the Purple-throated Woodstar eat?
Feeds on nectar from epiphytic bromeliads and Heliconia in cloud forest. Captures tiny arthropods by hawking or gleaning from flowers.
Where does the Purple-throated Woodstar live?
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident on both slopes of the Andes.
Is the Purple-throated Woodstar endangered?
The Purple-throated Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple-throated Woodstar nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-17 days.
What does the Purple-throated Woodstar sound like?
Sharp, emphatic rattle; rapid staccato notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst then ceasing.
How big is the Purple-throated Woodstar?
The Purple-throated Woodstar has a weight of 3.15 g.
What order and family does the Purple-throated Woodstar belong to?
The Purple-throated Woodstar (Philodice mitchellii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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