Glow-throated Hummingbird
Selasphorus ardens
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<birdfyi-bird slug="selasphorus-ardens"></birdfyi-bird>The Glow-throated Hummingbird (Selasphorus ardens) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8 cm and a weight of 3.1 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.
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Hakkında
A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the western highlands of Panama at 900-2,000 m. Males have a glowing magenta throat. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range in the Chiriquí highlands.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Kanat Açıklığı | 8,0 cm | 3.1 in |
| Ağırlık | 3,1 g | 0.11 oz |
Habitat & Range
Coğrafi Dağılım
Endemic to the western highlands of Panama at 900-2,000 m in the Chiriquí region. Classified as Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Chiriquí highlands; feeds at flowering understorey shrubs and supplements with insects and spiders.
Koruma Durumu
Ses
Şarkı
Deep, hollow resonant churr; low-frequency buzzing sound vibrating persistently through tropical forest canopy.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Takım | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Familya | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Selasphorus |
| Türler | Selasphorus ardens |
Distribution
Glow-throated Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family