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Eastern Mountaineer

Oreonympha nobilis

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
16,0 cm
Khối Lượng
8,333333333333334 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

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

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

White-vented Plumeleteer: males glittering violet gorget; metallic green; white vent; females green above; pale spotted underparts

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

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Eastern Mountaineer eat?
Nectarivore of Andean dry valley scrub; visits Cactaceae, Puya, and Chuquiraga flowers. Catches small insects near spines.
Where does the Eastern Mountaineer live?
Endemic to Peru in the upper Apurímac and Urubamba drainages in arid high-altitude scrub. 2,500–4,000 m elevation.
Is the Eastern Mountaineer endangered?
The Eastern Mountaineer has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Eastern Mountaineer nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Eastern Mountaineer sound like?
Harsh, nasal chatter with buzzy overtone; rough emphatic notes delivered rapidly with raw coarse texture.
How big is the Eastern Mountaineer?
The Eastern Mountaineer has a wingspan of 16.0 cm, weight of 8.333333333333334 g.
What order and family does the Eastern Mountaineer belong to?
The Eastern Mountaineer (Oreonympha nobilis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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