Violet-fronted Brilliant
Heliodoxa leadbeateri
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliodoxa-leadbeateri"></birdfyi-bird>The Violet-fronted Brilliant (Heliodoxa leadbeateri) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.4 cm and a weight of 7.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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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 |
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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family