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Magenta-throated Woodstar

Philodice bryantae

Least Concern
Khối Lượng
3,4 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

Giới Thiệu

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m. Males have a brilliant magenta-pink throat gorget. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and gardens. A Central American highland endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Khối Lượng 3,4 g 0.12 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

Brown Violetear (alt): males with glittering violet gorget; metallic bronze-green above; brown flanks; violet ear tufts; females green

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges and gardens.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore hovering at tubular blossoms in highland forest clearings. Takes small flies and spiders to meet protein needs during breeding.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Thin, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high airy notes cascading softly near flowering shrubs.

Phân Loại Học

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

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Magenta-throated Woodstar eat?
Nectarivore hovering at tubular blossoms in highland forest clearings. Takes small flies and spiders to meet protein needs during breeding.
Where does the Magenta-throated Woodstar live?
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 1,000-2,200 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges and gardens.
Is the Magenta-throated Woodstar endangered?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Magenta-throated Woodstar sound like?
Thin, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high airy notes cascading softly near flowering shrubs.
How big is the Magenta-throated Woodstar?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar has a weight of 3.4 g.
What order and family does the Magenta-throated Woodstar belong to?
The Magenta-throated Woodstar (Philodice bryantae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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