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Steely-vented Hummingbird

Saucerottia saucerottei

Least Concern
体重
4.45 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Steely-vented Hummingbird (Saucerottia saucerottei) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in varied habitats from Colombia to Venezuela. Green plumage with a steely-blue vent. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open country. One of the most common garden hummingbirds in northern South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 4.45 g 0.16 oz

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in varied habitats from Colombia to Venezuela. Resident in forest edges, gardens, and open country.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Colombian Caribbean lowlands, visiting diverse flowering trees. Supplements with insects and spiders.

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

Thin, high-pitched twittering barely perceptible; delicate notes cascading gently near high-elevation flowers.

分类学

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

Distribution

Steely-vented Hummingbird has been recorded in 2 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

What does the Steely-vented Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore of Colombian Caribbean lowlands, visiting diverse flowering trees. Supplements with insects and spiders.
Where does the Steely-vented Hummingbird live?
Found in varied habitats from Colombia to Venezuela. Resident in forest edges, gardens, and open country.
Is the Steely-vented Hummingbird endangered?
The Steely-vented Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Steely-vented Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Steely-vented Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, high-pitched twittering barely perceptible; delicate notes cascading gently near high-elevation flowers.
How big is the Steely-vented Hummingbird?
The Steely-vented Hummingbird has a weight of 4.45 g.
What order and family does the Steely-vented Hummingbird belong to?
The Steely-vented Hummingbird (Saucerottia saucerottei) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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