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Rufous-capped Thornbill

Chalcostigma ruficeps

Least Concern
翼展
11.6 cm
体重
3.6666666666666665 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

棕顶金刚尾蜂鸟 (Chalcostigma ruficeps),体长约12厘米。头顶棕红色,上体橄榄绿色,喉部具蓝紫色斑点,尾较长。分布于厄瓜多尔和秘鲁安第斯山脉的高海拔地带。以花蜜为主食。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 11.6 cm 4.6 in
体重 3.6666666666666665 g 0.13 oz

识别

羽毛

Purple-crowned Plovercrest: males with glittering violet crown; metallic green above; white underparts; females green with spotted below

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found on the eastern Andean slope from Ecuador south to Bolivia in lower montane forest. 1,200–2,600 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian puna; forages at Chuquiraga and low shrubs. Catches tiny arthropods.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Melodic, descending phrase with warm timbre; clear notes stepping down smoothly in relaxed musical progression.

分类学

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

Distribution

Rufous-capped Thornbill 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 Rufous-capped Thornbill eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian and Bolivian puna; forages at Chuquiraga and low shrubs. Catches tiny arthropods.
Where does the Rufous-capped Thornbill live?
Found on the eastern Andean slope from Ecuador south to Bolivia in lower montane forest. 1,200–2,600 m elevation.
Is the Rufous-capped Thornbill endangered?
The Rufous-capped Thornbill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Rufous-capped Thornbill sound like?
Melodic, descending phrase with warm timbre; clear notes stepping down smoothly in relaxed musical progression.
How big is the Rufous-capped Thornbill?
The Rufous-capped Thornbill has a wingspan of 11.6 cm, weight of 3.6666666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Rufous-capped Thornbill belong to?
The Rufous-capped Thornbill (Chalcostigma ruficeps) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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