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Long-billed Starthroat

Heliomaster longirostris

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
11,7 cm
Khối Lượng
6,540000000000001 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes
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Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid forests from southern Mexico to Bolivia and Brazil. Long, slightly decurved bill. Green plumage with a glittering blue-purple throat. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Widespread Neotropical species.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 11,7 cm 4.6 in
Khối Lượng 6,540000000000001 g 0.23 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Stripe-breasted Starthroat (alt): tiny; males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above; spots

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. Takes small insects.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-26 days.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Long-billed Starthroat 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 Long-billed Starthroat eat?
Nectarivore of lowland and foothill open habitats; visits diverse flowers at forest edges and clearings. Takes small insects.
Where does the Long-billed Starthroat live?
Widespread from southern Mexico through Central America to Bolivia, Brazil, and Trinidad. Prefers open habitats. 0–1,200 m.
Is the Long-billed Starthroat endangered?
The Long-billed Starthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Long-billed Starthroat nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 18-19 days. Fledging: 25-26 days.
What does the Long-billed Starthroat sound like?
Soft, liquid notes cascading gently; mellow flowing sequence with subtle variation characteristic of Andean forest species.
How big is the Long-billed Starthroat?
The Long-billed Starthroat has a wingspan of 11.7 cm, weight of 6.540000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Long-billed Starthroat belong to?
The Long-billed Starthroat (Heliomaster longirostris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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