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Blue-chested Hummingbird

Polyerata amabilis

Least Concern
体重
4.15 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Males have a bright blue breast patch. Green plumage. Nectarivore of forest undergrowth and edges. Found primarily in Caribbean lowland forests.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 4.15 g 0.15 oz

识别

羽毛

Andaman Coucal (alt): dark glossy brown above; rufous wings; pale below; long dark tail; red eye; Andaman island endemic

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in Caribbean lowland forests.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well through broad-leafed tropical forest.

分类学

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

Distribution

Blue-chested 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 Blue-chested Hummingbird eat?
Feeds on nectar from diverse forest flowers, hovering briefly at each bloom. Takes small insects and spiders for essential protein.
Where does the Blue-chested Hummingbird live?
Found in humid lowland forests from Honduras to Ecuador. Resident in Caribbean lowland forests.
Is the Blue-chested Hummingbird endangered?
The Blue-chested Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Blue-chested Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Blue-chested Hummingbird sound like?
Deep, resonant churring trill; prolonged low buzzing sound carrying well through broad-leafed tropical forest.
How big is the Blue-chested Hummingbird?
The Blue-chested Hummingbird has a weight of 4.15 g.
What order and family does the Blue-chested Hummingbird belong to?
The Blue-chested Hummingbird (Polyerata amabilis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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