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Purple-collared Woodstar

Myrtis fanny

Least Concern
Kanat Açıklığı
7,9 cm
Ağırlık
2,4 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes

Hakkında

A tiny hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in arid western Peru and southwestern Ecuador at sea level to 2,500 m. Males have a purple collar. Nectarivore of desert scrub, gardens, and river valleys. Adapted to extremely arid coastal environments.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 7,9 cm 3.1 in
Ağırlık 2,4 g 0.08 oz

Tanımlama

Tuy

White-tailed Sabrewing: males iridescent blue gorget; metallic green; white outer tail; females green above; spotted white below

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Found in open habitats, gardens, and scrub from southern Ecuador south through Peru to northwestern Chile. Sea level to 3,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Andean foothills and inter-valley scrub; visits small tubular flowers. Supplements with tiny arthropods.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Harsh, grating buzz with mechanical quality; abrupt dry trill issued suddenly then stopping in sharp silence.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Purple-collared Woodstar has been recorded in 2 countries.

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Purple-collared Woodstar eat?
Nectarivore of Andean foothills and inter-valley scrub; visits small tubular flowers. Supplements with tiny arthropods.
Where does the Purple-collared Woodstar live?
Found in open habitats, gardens, and scrub from southern Ecuador south through Peru to northwestern Chile. Sea level to 3,000 m.
Is the Purple-collared Woodstar endangered?
The Purple-collared Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple-collared Woodstar nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
What does the Purple-collared Woodstar sound like?
Harsh, grating buzz with mechanical quality; abrupt dry trill issued suddenly then stopping in sharp silence.
How big is the Purple-collared Woodstar?
The Purple-collared Woodstar has a wingspan of 7.9 cm, weight of 2.4 g.
What order and family does the Purple-collared Woodstar belong to?
The Purple-collared Woodstar (Myrtis fanny) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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