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Plain-capped Starthroat

Heliomaster constantii

Least Concern
翼展
12.5 cm
体重
7.375 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

普通星蜂鸟分布于墨西哥至哥斯达黎加的中美洲干旱林和开阔地带。雄鸟喉部具闪光紫色,体型较大,喙长直。以花蜜为主食,常在高大的花序上觅食。雄鸟有高调的求偶展示,鸣声响亮。

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 12.5 cm 4.9 in
体重 7.375 g 0.26 oz

识别

羽毛

Peruvian Sheartail (alt): males with glittering violet gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects from exposed perches.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

声音

鸣唱

High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.

分类学

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

Distribution

Plain-capped Starthroat has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the Plain-capped Starthroat eat?
Nectarivore of Mexican and Central American dry and semi-open habitats. Visits large flowers; catches insects from exposed perches.
Where does the Plain-capped Starthroat live?
Found from northwestern Mexico south through Central America to northwestern Costa Rica in dry forest. Sea level to 1,800 m.
Is the Plain-capped Starthroat endangered?
The Plain-capped Starthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Plain-capped Starthroat nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Plain-capped Starthroat sound like?
High, thin twittering barely audible; delicate cascade of minute notes, poorly documented vocal repertoire.
How big is the Plain-capped Starthroat?
The Plain-capped Starthroat has a wingspan of 12.5 cm, weight of 7.375 g.
What order and family does the Plain-capped Starthroat belong to?
The Plain-capped Starthroat (Heliomaster constantii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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