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Sapphire-spangled Emerald

Chionomesa lactea

Least Concern
体重
4.333333333333333 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Sapphire-spangled Emerald (Chionomesa lactea) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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乳白腹蜂鸟 (Chionomesa lactea),体长约12厘米。上体金属绿色,下体乳白色,嘴直而略长。分布于南美洲中东部,包括巴西中部和阿根廷。以花蜜为主食。常在林缘和花园中活动。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 4.333333333333333 g 0.15 oz

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.

分类学

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

Distribution

Sapphire-spangled Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

What does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in forest understory, hovering at Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with spiders and small insects for protein.
Where does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald live?
Found in eastern and southern Brazil and northeastern Argentina. Resident in Atlantic Forest edges and cerrado.
Is the Sapphire-spangled Emerald endangered?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 22-23 days.
What does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald sound like?
Soft, liquid notes in gentle descending sequence; mellow flowing tones with subtle variation characteristic of species.
How big is the Sapphire-spangled Emerald?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald has a weight of 4.333333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Sapphire-spangled Emerald belong to?
The Sapphire-spangled Emerald (Chionomesa lactea) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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