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Hooded Visorbearer

Augastes lumachella

Near Threatened
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
12,0 cm
Khối Lượng
4,4 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The Hooded Visorbearer (Augastes lumachella) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12 cm and a weight of 4.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Giới Thiệu

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) endemic to the Chapada Diamantina highlands of Bahia, Brazil. Luminous golden-green forehead visor and dark plumage. Nectarivore of rocky campo rupestre habitats. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range and habitat degradation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 12,0 cm 4.7 in
Khối Lượng 4,4 g 0.16 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Endemic to the campo rupestre highlands of eastern Bahia, Brazil, in the Chapada Diamantina region. 800–1,600 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore specializing in montane campo rupestre blooms. Supplements nectar diet with small arthropods.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Harsh, buzzy chatter with raspy edge; rough notes interspersed with sharper chips in energetic vocal display.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Hooded Visorbearer has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Hooded Visorbearer eat?
Nectarivore specializing in montane campo rupestre blooms. Supplements nectar diet with small arthropods.
Where does the Hooded Visorbearer live?
Endemic to the campo rupestre highlands of eastern Bahia, Brazil, in the Chapada Diamantina region. 800–1,600 m.
Is the Hooded Visorbearer endangered?
The Hooded Visorbearer has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
How does the Hooded Visorbearer nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20-24 days.
What does the Hooded Visorbearer sound like?
Harsh, buzzy chatter with raspy edge; rough notes interspersed with sharper chips in energetic vocal display.
How big is the Hooded Visorbearer?
The Hooded Visorbearer has a wingspan of 12.0 cm, weight of 4.4 g.
What order and family does the Hooded Visorbearer belong to?
The Hooded Visorbearer (Augastes lumachella) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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