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Olive-spotted Hummingbird

Talaphorus chlorocercus

Least Concern
体重
4.85 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Green plumage with olive spots on flanks. Nectarivore of forest edges and river-edge habitats. An uncommon species of western Amazonian lowlands.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
体重 4.85 g 0.17 oz

识别

羽毛

Pheasant Coucal: dark glossy black head and body; rufous-brown wings; strongly barred dark tail; reddish eye; ground-dwelling habits

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Resident in western Amazonian lowlands.

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. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

Melodic, descending phrase with warm rich timbre; smooth notes flowing warmly downward in relaxed sequence.

分类学

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

Distribution

Olive-spotted 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 Olive-spotted 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 Olive-spotted Hummingbird live?
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia to Peru and western Brazil. Resident in western Amazonian lowlands.
Is the Olive-spotted Hummingbird endangered?
The Olive-spotted Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Olive-spotted Hummingbird nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Olive-spotted Hummingbird sound like?
Melodic, descending phrase with warm rich timbre; smooth notes flowing warmly downward in relaxed sequence.
How big is the Olive-spotted Hummingbird?
The Olive-spotted Hummingbird has a weight of 4.85 g.
What order and family does the Olive-spotted Hummingbird belong to?
The Olive-spotted Hummingbird (Talaphorus chlorocercus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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