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Long-tailed Woodnymph

Thalurania watertonii

Endangered
翼展
10.9 cm
体重
4.3999999999999995 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 10.9 cm and a weight of 4.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Endangered.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Males have a long, deeply forked violet-blue tail and green body. Nectarivore of forest edges. Classified as Endangered due to severe Atlantic Forest fragmentation.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 10.9 cm 4.3 in
体重 4.3999999999999995 g 0.16 oz

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Classified as Endangered due to severe habitat fragmentation.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in Atlantic Forest understory; supplements diet with small insects and spiders foraged near blooms.

保护状况

Endangered
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

Soft, sibilant notes in flowing sequence; gentle high twittering with airy quality near flowering vegetation.

分类学

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

Distribution

Long-tailed Woodnymph has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

What does the Long-tailed Woodnymph eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in Atlantic Forest understory; supplements diet with small insects and spiders foraged near blooms.
Where does the Long-tailed Woodnymph live?
Endemic to the Atlantic Forest of northeastern Brazil. Classified as Endangered due to severe habitat fragmentation.
Is the Long-tailed Woodnymph endangered?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph has a conservation status of Endangered.
How does the Long-tailed Woodnymph nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20 days.
What does the Long-tailed Woodnymph sound like?
Soft, sibilant notes in flowing sequence; gentle high twittering with airy quality near flowering vegetation.
How big is the Long-tailed Woodnymph?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph has a wingspan of 10.9 cm, weight of 4.3999999999999995 g.
What order and family does the Long-tailed Woodnymph belong to?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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