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Green Violetear

Colibri thalassinus

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
12,5 cm
Ağırlık
5,092499999999999 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes

The Green Violetear (Colibri thalassinus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.5 cm and a weight of 5.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Hakkında

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-12 cm) with brilliant green plumage and iridescent violet-blue ear patches. Found in highlands from Mexico to Nicaragua at 1,000-3,500 m. Nectarivore of mountain forests, gardens, and cloud forest edges. Common and conspicuous. Formerly included Lesser Violetear.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 12,5 cm 4.9 in
Ağırlık 5,092499999999999 g 0.18 oz

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Found in highlands from central Mexico south through Central America to western Bolivia. Common in montane forest at 1,000–3,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of montane gardens and cloud-forest borders. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from prominent perches.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping down smoothly, characteristic of violetear territory song.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Green Violetear has been recorded in 5 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Green Violetear eat?
Nectarivore of montane gardens and cloud-forest borders. Takes small insects in aerial sallies from prominent perches.
Where does the Green Violetear live?
Found in highlands from central Mexico south through Central America to western Bolivia. Common in montane forest at 1,000–3,000 m.
Is the Green Violetear endangered?
The Green Violetear has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Green Violetear nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 23-28 days.
What does the Green Violetear sound like?
Melodic, descending four-note phrase; clear flute-like tones stepping down smoothly, characteristic of violetear territory song.
How big is the Green Violetear?
The Green Violetear has a wingspan of 12.5 cm, weight of 5.092499999999999 g.
What order and family does the Green Violetear belong to?
The Green Violetear (Colibri thalassinus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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