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Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird

Saucerottia castaneiventris

Near Threatened
Khối Lượng
5,0 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird (Saucerottia castaneiventris) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Males have a distinctive chestnut-red belly. Green body. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to limited Colombian range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Khối Lượng 5,0 g 0.18 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear warm quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest sequence.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Where does the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 1,400-2,700 m. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.
Is the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird endangered?
The Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird sound like?
Melodic, flute-like phrase with clear warm quality; smooth notes flowing pleasantly in quiet forest sequence.
How big is the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird?
The Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird has a weight of 5.0 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird belong to?
The Chestnut-bellied Hummingbird (Saucerottia castaneiventris) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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