Eastern Mountaineer
Oreonympha nobilis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="oreonympha-nobilis"></birdfyi-bird>The Eastern Mountaineer (Oreonympha nobilis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16 cm and a weight of 8.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A medium-sized hummingbird (12-14 cm) endemic to the Andes of Peru at 2,800-4,500 m. Brown plumage with iridescent throat patch and long, forked tail. Nectarivore of puna scrub and Polylepis woodland. The only member of its genus. A Peruvian endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 16,0 cm | 6.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 8,333333333333334 g | 0.29 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Endemic to Peru in the upper Apurímac and Urubamba drainages in arid high-altitude scrub. 2,500–4,000 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Andean dry valley scrub; visits Cactaceae, Puya, and Chuquiraga flowers. Catches small insects near spines.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Harsh, nasal chatter with buzzy overtone; rough emphatic notes delivered rapidly with raw coarse texture.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Oreonympha |
| Loài | Oreonympha nobilis |
Distribution
Eastern Mountaineer has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family