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Chestnut-breasted Coronet

Boissonneaua matthewsii

Least Concern
翼展
14.6 cm
体重
7.4125000000000005 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes
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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Peru to Bolivia at 1,500-2,800 m. Green plumage with a chestnut breast band. Nectarivore of montane forest and forest edges. Replaced by Buff-tailed Coronet north of Peru.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 14.6 cm 5.7 in
体重 7.4125000000000005 g 0.26 oz

识别

羽毛

Bearded Helmetcrest: males with iridescent violet gorget and elongated beard; metallic green above; females plain green above; spots

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found on the eastern Andean slope from Peru south through Bolivia in cloud forest. 1,000–2,400 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphytic orchids. Takes small insects.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Rapid, light chips in animated sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality during active foraging bouts.

分类学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Boissonneaua
物种 Boissonneaua matthewsii

Distribution

Chestnut-breasted Coronet has been recorded in 3 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Chestnut-breasted Coronet eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian cloud forest; forages at Ericaceae and epiphytic orchids. Takes small insects.
Where does the Chestnut-breasted Coronet live?
Found on the eastern Andean slope from Peru south through Bolivia in cloud forest. 1,000–2,400 m elevation.
Is the Chestnut-breasted Coronet endangered?
The Chestnut-breasted Coronet has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Chestnut-breasted Coronet nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Chestnut-breasted Coronet sound like?
Rapid, light chips in animated sequence; bright staccato notes with buoyant quality during active foraging bouts.
How big is the Chestnut-breasted Coronet?
The Chestnut-breasted Coronet has a wingspan of 14.6 cm, weight of 7.4125000000000005 g.
What order and family does the Chestnut-breasted Coronet belong to?
The Chestnut-breasted Coronet (Boissonneaua matthewsii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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