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Violet-fronted Brilliant

Heliodoxa leadbeateri

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
13,4 cm
Khối Lượng
7,183333333333334 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes
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Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 400-2,200 m. Males have a brilliant violet forehead. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. Widespread in the Andean foothills.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 13,4 cm 5.3 in
Khối Lượng 7,183333333333334 g 0.25 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Rufous-shafted Woodstar: males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; rufous-shafted tail; females green above; spots

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Widespread in Andean foothill and cloud forest from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 400–2,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Passiflora. Gleans small insects from bark.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Broad, resonant whistle with bold projection; deep pure tone ringing out powerfully across open montane forest.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Violet-fronted Brilliant has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Violet-fronted Brilliant eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian and Venezuelan cloud forest; visits Ericaceae and Passiflora. Gleans small insects from bark.
Where does the Violet-fronted Brilliant live?
Widespread in Andean foothill and cloud forest from Venezuela south through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 400–2,000 m.
Is the Violet-fronted Brilliant endangered?
The Violet-fronted Brilliant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Violet-fronted Brilliant sound like?
Broad, resonant whistle with bold projection; deep pure tone ringing out powerfully across open montane forest.
How big is the Violet-fronted Brilliant?
The Violet-fronted Brilliant has a wingspan of 13.4 cm, weight of 7.183333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Violet-fronted Brilliant belong to?
The Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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