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Blue-chested Hummingbird

Polyerata amabilis

Least Concern
น้ำหนัก
4.15 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

The Blue-chested Hummingbird (Polyerata amabilis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Males have a bright blue breast patch. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. Found primarily in Caribbean lowland forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
น้ำหนัก 4.15 g 0.15 oz

Habitat & Range

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Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in Caribbean lowland forests.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

พฤติกรรมและการผสมพันธุ์

การทำรัง

Nest type: CP.

จำนวนไข่

2

เสียง

เสียงร้อง

Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well through broad-leafed tropical forest.

อนุกรมวิทยา

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

Distribution

Blue-chested Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Blue-chested Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
Where does the Blue-chested Hummingbird live?
Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in Caribbean lowland forests.
Is the Blue-chested Hummingbird endangered?
The Blue-chested Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-chested Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Blue-chested Hummingbird sound like?
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well through broad-leafed tropical forest.
How big is the Blue-chested Hummingbird?
The Blue-chested Hummingbird has a weight of 4.15 g.
What order and family does the Blue-chested Hummingbird belong to?
The Blue-chested Hummingbird (Polyerata amabilis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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