Brazilian Ruby
Clytolaema rubricauda
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil. Males have a brilliant ruby-red throat and breast. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. A Brazilian endemic of conservation concern due to Atlantic Forest loss.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 13,8 cm | 5.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 7,42 g | 0.26 oz |
Tanımlama
Tuy
Amethyst Woodstar (alt): males with iridescent magenta gorget; metallic green above; white belly; females green above; spotted below
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of southeastern Brazil from Bahia south to Rio Grande do Sul. Found at sea level to 1,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest understory; visits Heliconia and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements diet with small arthropods.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 25 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Explosive, loud whistle cutting through ambient sound; single bold penetrating note repeated with commanding authority.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Clytolaema |
| Türler | Clytolaema rubricauda |
Distribution
Brazilian Ruby has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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