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Long-billed Starthroat

Heliomaster longirostris

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
11.7 cm
น้ำหนัก
6.540000000000001 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

เกี่ยวกับเรา

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid forests from southern Mexico to Bolivia and Brazil. Long, slightly decurved bill. Green plumage with a glittering blue-purple throat. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Widespread Neotropical species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 11.7 cm 4.6 in
น้ำหนัก 6.540000000000001 g 0.23 oz

การยืนยันชนิดพันธุ์

ขนนก

Stripe-breasted Starthroat (alt): tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above; spots

Habitat & Range

อาณาเขตทางภูมิศาสตร์

Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. Takes small insects.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-26 days.

จำนวนไข่

2

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.

อนุกรมวิทยา

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

Distribution

Long-billed Starthroat has been recorded in 4 countries.

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External Databases

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What does the Long-billed Starthroat eat?
Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. Takes small insects.
Where does the Long-billed Starthroat live?
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 m.
Is the Long-billed Starthroat endangered?
The Long-billed Starthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Long-billed Starthroat nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-26 days.
What does the Long-billed Starthroat sound like?
Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.
How big is the Long-billed Starthroat?
The Long-billed Starthroat has a wingspan of 11.7 cm, weight of 6.540000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Long-billed Starthroat belong to?
The Long-billed Starthroat (Heliomaster longirostris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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