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Garnet-throated Hummingbird

Lamprolaima rhami

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
15.6 cm
น้ำหนัก
7.55 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

The Garnet-throated Hummingbird (Lamprolaima rhami) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.6 cm and a weight of 7.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in cloud forests from southern Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-3,000 m. Males have a striking garnet-red throat and amethyst breast. Green plumage with rufous wings. Nectarivore of cloud forest. One of the most beautiful Mesoamerican hummingbirds.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 15.6 cm 6.1 in
น้ำหนัก 7.55 g 0.27 oz

Habitat & Range

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Found in highland forest from southern Mexico through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,200–2,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia at high elevations. Catches arthropods.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: CP.

จำนวนไข่

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เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Deep, hollow churr with resonant bass; low-frequency buzzing sound vibrating through dense Andean cloud forest.

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

Distribution

Garnet-throated Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Garnet-throated Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia at high elevations. Catches arthropods.
Where does the Garnet-throated Hummingbird live?
Found in highland forest from southern Mexico through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,200–2,800 m.
Is the Garnet-throated Hummingbird endangered?
The Garnet-throated Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Garnet-throated Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Garnet-throated Hummingbird sound like?
Deep, hollow churr with resonant bass; low-frequency buzzing sound vibrating through dense Andean cloud forest.
How big is the Garnet-throated Hummingbird?
The Garnet-throated Hummingbird has a wingspan of 15.6 cm, weight of 7.55 g.
What order and family does the Garnet-throated Hummingbird belong to?
The Garnet-throated Hummingbird (Lamprolaima rhami) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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