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Peruvian Piedtail

Phlogophilus harterti

Least Concern
翼展
9.1 cm
体重
2.45 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests of Peru at 1,300-2,200 m. Green plumage with pale-tipped tail. Nectarivore of montane forest understory. Named after Ernst Hartert. Classified as Near Threatened due to limited range.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 9.1 cm 3.6 in
体重 2.45 g 0.09 oz

识别

羽毛

Calliope Hummingbird: males with glittering rosy-red streaked gorget; metallic green above; females plain green above; short tail

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found on the eastern Andean slope in Peru in humid foothill forest. 400–1,400 m elevation.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian montane forest understory. Visits tubular flowers; catches small insects gleaned from leaf surfaces.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

声音

鸣唱

Deep, resonant hum barely audible; extremely low-frequency vibration perceptible more as sensation than distinct sound.

分类学

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

Distribution

Peruvian Piedtail 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 Peruvian Piedtail eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian montane forest understory. Visits tubular flowers; catches small insects gleaned from leaf surfaces.
Where does the Peruvian Piedtail live?
Found on the eastern Andean slope in Peru in humid foothill forest. 400–1,400 m elevation.
Is the Peruvian Piedtail endangered?
The Peruvian Piedtail has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Peruvian Piedtail sound like?
Deep, resonant hum barely audible; extremely low-frequency vibration perceptible more as sensation than distinct sound.
How big is the Peruvian Piedtail?
The Peruvian Piedtail has a wingspan of 9.1 cm, weight of 2.45 g.
What order and family does the Peruvian Piedtail belong to?
The Peruvian Piedtail (Phlogophilus harterti) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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