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White-throated Hummingbird

Leucochloris albicollis

Least Concern
翼展
11.8 cm
体重
5.95 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Green plumage with a clean white throat and breast. Nectarivore of Atlantic Forest edges, cerrado, and gardens. Common in southeastern South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 11.8 cm 4.6 in
体重 5.95 g 0.21 oz

识别

羽毛

Black Coucal: males glossy black overall; red eye; long dark tail; females rufous-brown above; pale below; strongly dimorphic species

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.

Diet & Feeding

Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Melodic, ascending three-note phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in pleasant morning territorial song.

分类学

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

Distribution

White-throated Hummingbird 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 White-throated Hummingbird eat?
Visits flowering trees and epiphytes for nectar; supplements diet with small arthropods including gnats, midges, and spiders.
Where does the White-throated Hummingbird live?
Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in Atlantic Forest and cerrado edges.
Is the White-throated Hummingbird endangered?
The White-throated Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-throated Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
What does the White-throated Hummingbird sound like?
Melodic, ascending three-note phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in pleasant morning territorial song.
How big is the White-throated Hummingbird?
The White-throated Hummingbird has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 5.95 g.
What order and family does the White-throated Hummingbird belong to?
The White-throated Hummingbird (Leucochloris albicollis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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