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White-tailed Goldenthroat

Polytmus guainumbi

Least Concern
翼展
11.8 cm
体重
4.7 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) with golden-green throat and breast, found in open savannas and cerrado from Venezuela to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Long, slightly curved bill. Nectarivore of open country flowers. Named for its glittering golden throat plumage.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 11.8 cm 4.6 in
体重 4.7 g 0.17 oz

识别

羽毛

Blue-headed Sapphire: metallic blue head and throat; bronzy-green body; white underparts with buff flanks; females paler with spotted throat

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Widespread in open habitats, savannas, and forest edges across Trinidad and Venezuela south through Brazil to Bolivia and Argentina. 0–900 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of grassland and savanna flowers, particularly Heliconia and grasses. Catches small insects near water margins.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered emphatically near territorial boundary.

分类学

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

Distribution

White-tailed Goldenthroat has been recorded in 3 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

What does the White-tailed Goldenthroat eat?
Nectarivore of grassland and savanna flowers, particularly Heliconia and grasses. Catches small insects near water margins.
Where does the White-tailed Goldenthroat live?
Widespread in open habitats, savannas, and forest edges across Trinidad and Venezuela south through Brazil to Bolivia and Argentina. 0–900 m.
Is the White-tailed Goldenthroat endangered?
The White-tailed Goldenthroat has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the White-tailed Goldenthroat nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
What does the White-tailed Goldenthroat sound like?
Sharp, crackling chatter with percussive quality; rapid dry notes delivered emphatically near territorial boundary.
How big is the White-tailed Goldenthroat?
The White-tailed Goldenthroat has a wingspan of 11.8 cm, weight of 4.7 g.
What order and family does the White-tailed Goldenthroat belong to?
The White-tailed Goldenthroat (Polytmus guainumbi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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