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Long-tailed Woodnymph

Thalurania watertonii

Endangered
Kanat Açıklığı
10,9 cm
Ağırlık
4,3999999999999995 g
Familya
Trochilidae
Takım
Caprimulgiformes

The Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.9 cm and a weight of 4.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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Hakkında

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Males have a long, deeply forked violet-blue tail and green body. Nectarivore of forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to severe Atlantic Forest fragmentation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Kanat Açıklığı 10,9 cm 4.3 in
Ağırlık 4,3999999999999995 g 0.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Coğrafi Dağılım

Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Classified as Endangered due to severe habitat fragmentation.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in Atlantic Forest understory; supplements diet with small insects and spiders foraged near blooms.

Koruma Durumu

Endangered
IUCN Red List

Davranış & Üreme

Yuvalama

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

Kuluçka Büyüklüğü

2

Ses

Şarkı

Soft, sibilant notes in flowing sequence; gentle high twittering with airy quality near flowering vegetation.

Taksonomi

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

Distribution

Long-tailed Woodnymph has been recorded in 1 countries.

Mevcut Not recorded

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External Databases

Sık Sorulan Sorular

What does the Long-tailed Woodnymph eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in Atlantic Forest understory; supplements diet with small insects and spiders foraged near blooms.
Where does the Long-tailed Woodnymph live?
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Classified as Endangered due to severe habitat fragmentation.
Is the Long-tailed Woodnymph endangered?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Long-tailed Woodnymph nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Long-tailed Woodnymph sound like?
Soft, sibilant notes in flowing sequence; gentle high twittering with airy quality near flowering vegetation.
How big is the Long-tailed Woodnymph?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph has a wingspan of 10.9 cm, weight of 4.3999999999999995 g.
What order and family does the Long-tailed Woodnymph belong to?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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