Andean Emerald

Andean Emerald

Amazilia franciae

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
10,7 cm
Khối Lượng
5,266666666666667 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with white breast. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named after the French naturalist Dr. Francius.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 10,7 cm 4.2 in
Khối Lượng 5,266666666666667 g 0.19 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Lesser Coucal: smaller coucal; dark brown above; rufous wings; pale buff-white below; red eye; long graduated dark tail; dimorphic

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in montane forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes in Ecuador and Colombia; supplements diet with insects and spiders.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight downward inflection at dusk.

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Amazilia
Loài Amazilia franciae

External Databases

Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Andean Emerald eat?
Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes in Ecuador and Colombia; supplements diet with insects and spiders.
Where does the Andean Emerald live?
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,000-2,500 m. Resident in montane forest edges.
Is the Andean Emerald endangered?
The Andean Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Andean Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Andean Emerald sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with warm melancholy; gentle sustained tone with slight downward inflection at dusk.
How big is the Andean Emerald?
The Andean Emerald has a wingspan of 10.7 cm, weight of 5.266666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Andean Emerald belong to?
The Andean Emerald (Amazilia franciae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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