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Olive-spotted Hummingbird

Talaphorus chlorocercus

Least Concern
Ağırlık
4,85 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes

The Olive-spotted Hummingbird (Talaphorus chlorocercus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Hakkında

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Green plumage with olive spots on flanks. Nectarivore of forest edges and river-edge habitats. An uncommon species of western Amazonian lowlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Ağırlık 4,85 g 0.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Resident in western Amazonian lowlands.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.

Koruma Durumu

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Melodic, descending phrase with warm rich timbre; smooth notes flowing warmly downward in relaxed sequence.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Olive-spotted Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Olive-spotted Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
Where does the Olive-spotted Hummingbird live?
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Resident in western Amazonian lowlands.
Is the Olive-spotted Hummingbird endangered?
The Olive-spotted Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Olive-spotted Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Olive-spotted Hummingbird sound like?
Melodic, descending phrase with warm rich timbre; smooth notes flowing warmly downward in relaxed sequence.
How big is the Olive-spotted Hummingbird?
The Olive-spotted Hummingbird has a weight of 4.85 g.
What order and family does the Olive-spotted Hummingbird belong to?
The Olive-spotted Hummingbird (Talaphorus chlorocercus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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