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Brown Violetear

Colibri delphinae

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
13,6 cm
Ağırlık
6,2 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes

The Brown Violetear (Colibri delphinae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 6.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Hakkında

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with dull brown plumage, unusual among hummingbirds. Found in humid forests from Guatemala through South America to Bolivia. Named for the violet ear patches visible in good light. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Nomadic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 13,6 cm 5.4 in
Ağırlık 6,2 g 0.22 oz

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Found in humid forest from Guatemala south through Central America to western Ecuador and Bolivia, and across northern South America. 0–1,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting a wide range of forest-edge and garden flowers. Aggressively defends patches of Salvia and Fuchsia.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP.

Ses

Şarkı

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes almost imperceptible in dense vegetation.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Takım Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Familya Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Colibri
Türler Colibri delphinae

Distribution

Brown Violetear has been recorded in 4 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Brown Violetear eat?
Nectarivore visiting a wide range of forest-edge and garden flowers. Aggressively defends patches of Salvia and Fuchsia.
Where does the Brown Violetear live?
Found in humid forest from Guatemala south through Central America to western Ecuador and Bolivia, and across northern South America. 0–1,800 m.
Is the Brown Violetear endangered?
The Brown Violetear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Brown Violetear nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Brown Violetear sound like?
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes almost imperceptible in dense vegetation.
How big is the Brown Violetear?
The Brown Violetear has a wingspan of 13.6 cm, weight of 6.2 g.
What order and family does the Brown Violetear belong to?
The Brown Violetear (Colibri delphinae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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