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Pink-throated Brilliant

Heliodoxa gularis

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
12,8 cm
Khối Lượng
6,533333333333334 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in lowland and foothill forests from Colombia to Peru at 200-1,400 m. Males have a bright pink throat. Nectarivore of humid forest understory. An uncommon species of Andean foothills and adjacent lowlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 12,8 cm 5.0 in
Khối Lượng 6,533333333333334 g 0.23 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Green-fronted Lancebill: males with brilliant green forehead; violet gorget; metallic bronze-green; females green; spotted below

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found on the eastern Andean slope of Colombia and Ecuador in cloud forest. 800–1,800 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at diverse Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans arthropods.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Melodic, flute-like descending phrase; smooth rich notes flowing warmly in relaxed quiet forest morning sequence.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Pink-throated Brilliant has been recorded in 3 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Pink-throated Brilliant eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; forages at diverse Ericaceae and epiphyte blooms. Gleans arthropods.
Where does the Pink-throated Brilliant live?
Found on the eastern Andean slope of Colombia and Ecuador in cloud forest. 800–1,800 m elevation.
Is the Pink-throated Brilliant endangered?
The Pink-throated Brilliant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Pink-throated Brilliant sound like?
Melodic, flute-like descending phrase; smooth rich notes flowing warmly in relaxed quiet forest morning sequence.
How big is the Pink-throated Brilliant?
The Pink-throated Brilliant has a wingspan of 12.8 cm, weight of 6.533333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Pink-throated Brilliant belong to?
The Pink-throated Brilliant (Heliodoxa gularis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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