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Crowned Woodnymph

Thalurania colombica

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
10,5 cm
Khối Lượng
4,34 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes
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Giới Thiệu

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found in humid forests from Guatemala to Peru. Males have a brilliant violet-blue crown and green body. Nectarivore of forest and forest edges. One of the most common woodnymph hummingbirds in Central and South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 10,5 cm 4.1 in
Khối Lượng 4,34 g 0.15 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

White-quilled Bustard: males with white wing quills visible in flight; brown-vermiculated above; pale below; black belly band

Habitat & Range

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

Found in humid forests from Guatemala to Peru. Resident in lowland and montane forests on both slopes of the Andes.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from understory herbs and epiphytes in humid forest. Supplements diet with insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.

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 chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during active territory defense.

Phân Loại Học

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

Distribution

Crowned Woodnymph has been recorded in 4 countries.

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Hiện Diện Not recorded
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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

What does the Crowned Woodnymph eat?
Feeds on nectar from understory herbs and epiphytes in humid forest. Supplements diet with insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Where does the Crowned Woodnymph live?
Found in humid forests from Guatemala to Peru. Resident in lowland and montane forests on both slopes of the Andes.
Is the Crowned Woodnymph endangered?
The Crowned Woodnymph has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crowned Woodnymph nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Crowned Woodnymph sound like?
Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered forcefully during active territory defense.
How big is the Crowned Woodnymph?
The Crowned Woodnymph has a wingspan of 10.5 cm, weight of 4.34 g.
What order and family does the Crowned Woodnymph belong to?
The Crowned Woodnymph (Thalurania colombica) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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