Garnet-throated Hummingbird
Lamprolaima rhami
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<birdfyi-bird slug="lamprolaima-rhami"></birdfyi-bird>The Garnet-throated Hummingbird (Lamprolaima rhami) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.6 cm and a weight of 7.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in cloud forests from southern Mexico to Honduras at 1,200-3,000 m. Males have a striking garnet-red throat and amethyst breast. Green plumage with rufous wings. Nectarivore of cloud forest. One of the most beautiful Mesoamerican hummingbirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 15,6 cm | 6.1 in |
| Ağırlık | 7,55 g | 0.27 oz |
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Found in highland forest from southern Mexico through Guatemala and Honduras to El Salvador. 1,200–2,800 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Salvia at high elevations. Catches arthropods.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Deep, hollow churr with resonant bass; low-frequency buzzing sound vibrating through dense Andean cloud forest.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Lamprolaima |
| Türler | Lamprolaima rhami |
Distribution
Garnet-throated Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family