Velvet-purple Coronet
Boissonneaua jardini
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<birdfyi-bird slug="boissonneaua-jardini"></birdfyi-bird>The Velvet-purple Coronet (Boissonneaua jardini) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15 cm and a weight of 9.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in cloud forests of western Colombia and Ecuador at 1,200-2,400 m. Males have dark velvety-purple plumage with green iridescence. Nectarivore of Chocó cloud forest. A striking, dark-plumaged hummingbird.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| กว้างปีก | 15.0 cm | 5.9 in |
| น้ำหนัก | 9.4 g | 0.33 oz |
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
Found on the Pacific slope of the Andes in Colombia and northwestern Ecuador in cloud forest. 500–1,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian Pacific slope cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Heliconia. Supplements with small arthropods.
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: CP.
จำนวนไข่
2
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Harsh, grating screech with urgent tone; sudden loud rough call given sharply during aerial chase encounter.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Boissonneaua |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Boissonneaua jardini |
Distribution
Velvet-purple Coronet has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family