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Blue-fronted Lancebill

Doryfera johannae

Least Concern
翼展
10.6 cm
体重
4.540000000000001 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with a very long, straight bill. Green plumage with a blue-violet forehead. Found in humid montane forests from Venezuela to Bolivia at 600-1,800 m. Nectarivore specializing in long-tubed flowers. Named for its lance-like bill.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 10.6 cm 4.2 in
体重 4.540000000000001 g 0.16 oz

识别

羽毛

Dot-eared Coquette: males with elongated tufted black crest; glittering blue-green gorget; bronze-green back; females with rufous crown patch

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in lowland and foothill forests from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. Sea level to 1,200 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes and Ericaceae blooms. Catches small arthropods near flowers for additional protein.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Sharp, high peep followed by rapid twittering; brief introductory note launching into animated cascade of lighter chips.

分类学

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

Distribution

Blue-fronted Lancebill has been recorded in 4 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Blue-fronted Lancebill eat?
Nectarivore of cloud-forest epiphytes and Ericaceae blooms. Catches small arthropods near flowers for additional protein.
Where does the Blue-fronted Lancebill live?
Found in lowland and foothill forests from southern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. Sea level to 1,200 m.
Is the Blue-fronted Lancebill endangered?
The Blue-fronted Lancebill has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-fronted Lancebill nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Blue-fronted Lancebill sound like?
Sharp, high peep followed by rapid twittering; brief introductory note launching into animated cascade of lighter chips.
How big is the Blue-fronted Lancebill?
The Blue-fronted Lancebill has a wingspan of 10.6 cm, weight of 4.540000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Blue-fronted Lancebill belong to?
The Blue-fronted Lancebill (Doryfera johannae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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