White-throated Mountain-gem
Lampornis castaneoventris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lampornis-castaneoventris"></birdfyi-bird>The White-throated Mountain-gem (Lampornis castaneoventris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.2 cm and a weight of 5.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,500 m. Males have a white throat and chestnut belly. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. A Talamanca-Chiriquí endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 12,2 cm | 4.8 in |
| Ağırlık | 5,58 g | 0.20 oz |
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama in cloud forest. 1,200–2,800 m. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Costa Rican highlands; visits diverse cloud-forest flowers. Supplements diet with small insects and spiders.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 17-18 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Thin, reedy trill with wavering quality; soft rapid notes with gentle tremolo effect given from cover.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lampornis |
| Türler | Lampornis castaneoventris |
Distribution
White-throated Mountain-gem has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family