Scintillant Hummingbird
Selasphorus scintilla
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<birdfyi-bird slug="selasphorus-scintilla"></birdfyi-bird>The Scintillant Hummingbird (Selasphorus scintilla) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 6.6 cm and a weight of 2.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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Giới Thiệu
One of the world's smallest hummingbirds (6-7 cm). Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 900-2,000 m. Males have a flaming orange-red gorget. Nectarivore of cloud forest edges and mountain gardens. Weighs only 2-3 grams.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Chiều Dài Sải Cánh | 6,6 cm | 2.6 in |
| Khối Lượng | 2,188 g | 0.08 oz |
Habitat & Range
Phạm Vi Địa Lý
Endemic to the highlands of Costa Rica and western Panama at 900-2,000 m elevation. Resident in cloud forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from low-elevation Costa Rican scrub flowers. Supplements diet with tiny insects and spiders.
Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn
Hành Vi & Sinh Sản
Làm Tổ
Nest type: CP.
Số Trứng
1
Âm Thanh
Tiếng Hót
Soft, sibilant twittering with airy quality; high light notes cascading gently near flowering vegetation.
Phân Loại Học
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Bộ | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Họ | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Selasphorus |
| Loài | Selasphorus scintilla |
Distribution
Scintillant Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family