Long-billed Starthroat
Heliomaster longirostris
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliomaster-longirostris"></birdfyi-bird>The Long-billed Starthroat (Heliomaster longirostris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.7 cm and a weight of 6.5 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 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 |
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
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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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family