Green-tailed Goldenthroat
Polytmus theresiae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="polytmus-theresiae"></birdfyi-bird>The Green-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus theresiae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.3 cm and a weight of 3.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Hakkında
A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid lowland forests and edges from the Guianas through Amazonia to Bolivia and Brazil. Green plumage with a golden-green throat and greenish tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 11,3 cm | 4.4 in |
| Ağırlık | 3,575 g | 0.13 oz |
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Found in open savanna and forest edges of the Guianas and Amazonian Venezuela and Brazil. Sea level to 600 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of open wetland margins and savanna; forages at diverse flower types. Takes tiny flies and gnats near water.
Koruma Durumu
Davranış & Üreme
Yuvalama
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-28 days.
Kuluçka Büyüklüğü
2
Ses
Şarkı
Rough, grating buzz with coarse texture; sustained low-pitched trill with vibrating quality audible over some distance.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Polytmus |
| Türler | Polytmus theresiae |
Distribution
Green-tailed Goldenthroat has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family