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Volcano Hummingbird

Selasphorus flammula

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
8,0 cm
Khối Lượng
2,6999999999999997 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The Volcano Hummingbird (Selasphorus flammula) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 8 cm and a weight of 2.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Males have a brilliantly colored gorget varying geographically from magenta to gray-purple. Nectarivore of páramo and high-elevation gardens.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 8,0 cm 3.1 in
Khối Lượng 2,6999999999999997 g 0.10 oz

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Resident in páramo and elfin forest.

Diet & Feeding

Highland nectarivore of Costa Rican volcanoes, feeding at Fuchsia and bromeliads. Captures small arthropods for protein balance.

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

Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during territorial encounter.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Volcano Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Volcano Hummingbird eat?
Highland nectarivore of Costa Rican volcanoes, feeding at Fuchsia and bromeliads. Captures small arthropods for protein balance.
Where does the Volcano Hummingbird live?
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica at 1,800-3,500 m, particularly around volcanic peaks. Resident in páramo and elfin forest.
Is the Volcano Hummingbird endangered?
The Volcano Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Volcano Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Volcano Hummingbird sound like?
Sharp, crackling trill with percussive edge; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during territorial encounter.
How big is the Volcano Hummingbird?
The Volcano Hummingbird has a wingspan of 8.0 cm, weight of 2.6999999999999997 g.
What order and family does the Volcano Hummingbird belong to?
The Volcano Hummingbird (Selasphorus flammula) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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