Western Wedge-billed Hummingbird
Schistes albogularis
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<birdfyi-bird slug="schistes-albogularis"></birdfyi-bird>The Western Wedge-billed Hummingbird (Schistes albogularis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11 cm and a weight of 3.9 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in Andean cloud forests of Colombia and Ecuador at 1,000-2,500 m. Green plumage with a distinctive wedge-shaped bill and white throat. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Recently split from Eastern Wedge-billed Hummingbird.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 11,0 cm | 4.3 in |
| Khối Lượng | 3,925 g | 0.14 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Found on the western Andean slope in Colombia and Ecuador in cloud forest at 900–2,100 m elevation. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting Centropogon and other understory flowers in Andean foothills. Gleans small insects from flowers and leaves.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Bright, musical series of ascending notes; cheerful rising phrase with clear quality delivered repeatedly at dawn.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Schistes |
| Loài | Schistes albogularis |
Distribution
Western Wedge-billed Hummingbird has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family