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Purple-throated Woodstar

Philodice mitchellii

Least Concern
体重
3.15 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m. Males have a vivid purple throat gorget. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named after the British ornithologist D.W. Mitchell.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 3.15 g 0.11 oz

识别

羽毛

Peruvian Sheartail: males with brilliant rose-red gorget; metallic green above; long forked tail; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident on both slopes of the Andes.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from epiphytic bromeliads and Heliconia in cloud forest. Captures tiny arthropods by hawking or gleaning from flowers.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-17 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Sharp, emphatic rattle; rapid staccato notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst then ceasing.

分类学

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

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常见问题

What does the Purple-throated Woodstar eat?
Feeds on nectar from epiphytic bromeliads and Heliconia in cloud forest. Captures tiny arthropods by hawking or gleaning from flowers.
Where does the Purple-throated Woodstar live?
Found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Ecuador at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident on both slopes of the Andes.
Is the Purple-throated Woodstar endangered?
The Purple-throated Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Purple-throated Woodstar nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-17 days.
What does the Purple-throated Woodstar sound like?
Sharp, emphatic rattle; rapid staccato notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst then ceasing.
How big is the Purple-throated Woodstar?
The Purple-throated Woodstar has a weight of 3.15 g.
What order and family does the Purple-throated Woodstar belong to?
The Purple-throated Woodstar (Philodice mitchellii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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