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Speckled Hummingbird

Adelomyia melanogenys

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
10.6 cm
น้ำหนัก
4.300000000000001 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

The Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.6 cm and a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) widely distributed in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Argentina at 1,000-3,000 m. Green plumage speckled with buff spots on the breast. Nectarivore of montane forest undergrowth and edges. One of the most widespread Andean hummingbirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 10.6 cm 4.2 in
น้ำหนัก 4.300000000000001 g 0.15 oz

Habitat & Range

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Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,200–3,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting a broad range of Andean montane flowers including Ericaceae and Bromeliaceae. Gleans small arthropods.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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การทำรัง

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

จำนวนไข่

2

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Thin, sibilant trill with airy quality; soft high buzzing sustained gently during slow courtship hovering display.

อนุกรมวิทยา

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
วงศ์ตระกูล Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Adelomyia
ชนิดพันธุ์ Adelomyia melanogenys

Distribution

Speckled Hummingbird has been recorded in 4 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Speckled Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore visiting a broad range of Andean montane flowers including Ericaceae and Bromeliaceae. Gleans small arthropods.
Where does the Speckled Hummingbird live?
Widespread in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,200–3,200 m.
Is the Speckled Hummingbird endangered?
The Speckled Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Speckled Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
What does the Speckled Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, sibilant trill with airy quality; soft high buzzing sustained gently during slow courtship hovering display.
How big is the Speckled Hummingbird?
The Speckled Hummingbird has a wingspan of 10.6 cm, weight of 4.300000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Speckled Hummingbird belong to?
The Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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