Black-eared Fairy
Heliothryx auritus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="heliothryx-auritus"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-eared Fairy (Heliothryx auritus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13 cm and a weight of 5.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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黑耳仙蜂鸟分布于哥伦比亚至秘鲁和巴西的热带雨林。雄鸟耳部具黑色斑块，体羽闪亮绿色，尾长分叉，腹部白色。以花蜜为主食，栖息于低地雨林的冠层。常悬停在花朵旁，或直接刺穿花基盗蜜。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 13.0 cm | 5.1 in |
| 体重 | 5.15 g | 0.18 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Widespread in Amazonian lowlands from the Guianas south through Brazil and west to Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 0–700 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore robbing nectar from large flowers in forest canopy. Gleans small spiders and soft-bodied insects from leaf surfaces.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 23-26 days.
产卵数
2
声音
鸣唱
Soft, liquid notes in gentle cascade; flowing sequence of mellow tones with subtle tremolo in misty montane forest.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliothryx |
| 物种 | Heliothryx auritus |
Distribution
Black-eared Fairy has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family