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Green Thorntail

Discosura conversii

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
8.4 cm
น้ำหนัก
3.0 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

เกี่ยวกับเรา

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) with a long, wire-like tail extending to 10 cm total in males. Brilliant green plumage with white rump band. Found in humid forests from Costa Rica to western Ecuador. Nectarivore of forest canopy, hovering at tiny flowers. Fairy-like flight.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 8.4 cm 3.3 in
น้ำหนัก 3.0 g 0.11 oz

การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์

ขนนก

Purple-backed Sunbeam: males with glittering emerald gorget; brilliant purple back; metallic green crown; females plain green with spots

Habitat & Range

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Found in foothill and lower montane forest from Costa Rica south through Colombia and Ecuador to Peru. 300–1,500 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest canopy and edges. Forages in groups at flowering trees; takes small insects in flight.

สถานะการอนุรักษ์

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Pure, sustaining tone with bell-like quality; single clear note ringing firmly then slowly diminishing in open air.

อนุกรมวิทยา

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

Distribution

Green Thorntail has been recorded in 3 countries.

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External Databases

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What does the Green Thorntail eat?
Nectarivore visiting small flowers at forest canopy and edges. Forages in groups at flowering trees; takes small insects in flight.
Where does the Green Thorntail live?
Found in foothill and lower montane forest from Costa Rica south through Colombia and Ecuador to Peru. 300–1,500 m.
Is the Green Thorntail endangered?
The Green Thorntail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Green Thorntail sound like?
Pure, sustaining tone with bell-like quality; single clear note ringing firmly then slowly diminishing in open air.
How big is the Green Thorntail?
The Green Thorntail has a wingspan of 8.4 cm, weight of 3.0 g.
What order and family does the Green Thorntail belong to?
The Green Thorntail (Discosura conversii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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