White-chinned Sapphire
Chlorestes cyanus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorestes-cyanus"></birdfyi-bird>The White-chinned Sapphire (Chlorestes cyanus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 3.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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เกี่ยวกับเรา
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Amazonia and Brazil. Green plumage with a blue or white chin. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Named sapphire for the blue chin.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| น้ำหนัก | 3.35 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Amazonia and Brazil. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
สถานะการอนุรักษ์
พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์
การทำรัง
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.
จำนวนไข่
2
เสียง
เสียงร้อง
Pure, bell-like descending phase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical evening sequence.
อนุกรมวิทยา
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| อันดับ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| วงศ์ตระกูล | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorestes |
| ชนิดพันธุ์ | Chlorestes cyanus |
Distribution
White-chinned Sapphire has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family