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Sparkling-tailed Woodstar

Tilmatura dupontii

Least Concern
翼展
7.2 cm
体重
2.2 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Sparkling-tailed Woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 7.2 cm and a weight of 2.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A tiny hummingbird (7-8 cm) found in highlands from Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m. Males have a striking elongated, sparkling tail with dark tips. Nectarivore of pine-oak forest edges and gardens. The tail sparkles like fireworks in flight.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼展 7.2 cm 2.8 in
体重 2.2 g 0.08 oz

Habitat & Range

分布范围

Found in highlands from southern Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m elevation. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar at low scrub blooms in dry Central American valleys. Catches small flies and spiders when insect abundance allows.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

声音

鸣唱

Sharp, penetrating squeak repeated quickly; tiny piercing notes given insistently during competitive territorial encounter.

分类学

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

Distribution

Sparkling-tailed Woodstar has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

What does the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar eat?
Feeds on floral nectar at low scrub blooms in dry Central American valleys. Catches small flies and spiders when insect abundance allows.
Where does the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar live?
Found in highlands from southern Mexico to Honduras at 600-2,500 m elevation. Resident in pine-oak and cloud forest edges.
Is the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar endangered?
The Sparkling-tailed Woodstar has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar sound like?
Sharp, penetrating squeak repeated quickly; tiny piercing notes given insistently during competitive territorial encounter.
How big is the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar?
The Sparkling-tailed Woodstar has a wingspan of 7.2 cm, weight of 2.2 g.
What order and family does the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar belong to?
The Sparkling-tailed Woodstar (Tilmatura dupontii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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