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Lesser Violetear

Colibri cyanotus

Not Evaluated
Khối Lượng
4,866666666666667 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The Lesser Violetear (Colibri cyanotus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.9 g.

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Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) with bright green plumage and violet-blue ear patches. Found in Andean highlands from Costa Rica to Bolivia at 1,200-3,000 m. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. Recently split from Green Violetear; range extends south of Panama.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Khối Lượng 4,866666666666667 g 0.17 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,000–2,800 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore highly adaptable to disturbed habitats; visits Lantana, Salvia, and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements with small arthropods.

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality delivered during active foraging.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Lesser Violetear has been recorded in 2 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Lesser Violetear eat?
Nectarivore highly adaptable to disturbed habitats; visits Lantana, Salvia, and Ericaceae flowers. Supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the Lesser Violetear live?
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 1,000–2,800 m elevation.
How does the Lesser Violetear nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16 days.
What does the Lesser Violetear sound like?
Rapid, light chips in cheerful sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality delivered during active foraging.
How big is the Lesser Violetear?
The Lesser Violetear has a weight of 4.866666666666667 g.
What order and family does the Lesser Violetear belong to?
The Lesser Violetear (Colibri cyanotus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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