Bronze-tailed Comet
Polyonymus caroli
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<birdfyi-bird slug="polyonymus-caroli"></birdfyi-bird>Giới Thiệu
A medium-sized hummingbird (13-15 cm) endemic to the Andes of Peru at 2,700-4,000 m. Green plumage with a bronze-colored, forked tail. Nectarivore of montane scrub and Polylepis forest. Uncommon and restricted to high-elevation habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 12,9 cm | 5.1 in |
| Khối Lượng | 5,125 g | 0.18 oz |
Nhận Dạng
Bộ Lông
Esmeraldas Woodstar: males with glittering purple gorget; metallic bronze-green above; white underparts; females green above with spots
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Endemic to Peru in the Río Marañón drainage and adjacent valleys in arid scrub and dry forest. 1,800–3,200 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of high puna and queñual woodland; forages at Chuquiraga and Polylepis flowers. Gleans small arthropods.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP.
Số Trứng
2
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Soft, thin twittering barely audible; delicate minute notes cascading gently almost lost in surrounding forest sounds.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Polyonymus |
| Loài | Polyonymus caroli |
Distribution
Bronze-tailed Comet has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
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