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Velvet-browed Brilliant

Heliodoxa xanthogonys

Least Concern
翼展
12.6 cm
体重
6.833333333333333 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

黄耳宝石蜂鸟分布于委内瑞拉北部和盖亚那的山地森林。雄鸟耳羽金黄色,体羽翠绿,具紫蓝色喉斑。栖息于较低海拔的湿润森林,以花蜜为主食,具领域性。属委内瑞拉和盖亚那高地的特有鸟类。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 12.6 cm 5.0 in
体重 6.833333333333333 g 0.24 oz

识别

羽毛

Blue-fronted Lancebill: males with iridescent blue forehead; magenta gorget; metallic green; females green above; spotted buff below

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Endemic to the tepuis of Venezuela and adjacent Guyana and Brazil in high-altitude forest. 1,200–2,600 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore visiting Ericaceae, Fuchsia, and other montane flowers in Andean cloud forest. Takes small insects and spiders for protein.

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

High, shrill screaming call with carrying quality; piercing notes audible at distance across open Andean hillsides.

分类学

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

Distribution

Velvet-browed Brilliant has been recorded in 2 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Velvet-browed Brilliant eat?
Nectarivore visiting Ericaceae, Fuchsia, and other montane flowers in Andean cloud forest. Takes small insects and spiders for protein.
Where does the Velvet-browed Brilliant live?
Endemic to the tepuis of Venezuela and adjacent Guyana and Brazil in high-altitude forest. 1,200–2,600 m.
Is the Velvet-browed Brilliant endangered?
The Velvet-browed Brilliant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Velvet-browed Brilliant nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Velvet-browed Brilliant sound like?
High, shrill screaming call with carrying quality; piercing notes audible at distance across open Andean hillsides.
How big is the Velvet-browed Brilliant?
The Velvet-browed Brilliant has a wingspan of 12.6 cm, weight of 6.833333333333333 g.
What order and family does the Velvet-browed Brilliant belong to?
The Velvet-browed Brilliant (Heliodoxa xanthogonys) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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