Rufous-vented Whitetip
Urosticte ruficrissa
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<birdfyi-bird slug="urosticte-ruficrissa"></birdfyi-bird>The Rufous-vented Whitetip (Urosticte ruficrissa) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 11.4 cm and a weight of 4.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Peru at 1,500-2,500 m. Green plumage with rufous vent and white-tipped tail. Nectarivore of montane forest. Closely related to Purple-bibbed Whitetip. Uncommon.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 11.4 cm | 4.5 in |
| 体重 | 4.15 g | 0.15 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布范围
Found on the eastern Andean slope of Ecuador in cloud forest and forest edges. 800–1,800 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian montane forest; forages at Ericaceae and Fuchsia. Takes small insects.
保护状况
行为与繁殖
筑巢
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-18 days. Fledging: 22-24 days.
产卵数
2
声音
鸣唱
Pure, bell-like tones in descending sequence; clear musical notes stepping down smoothly with long resonant quality.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Urosticte |
| 物种 | Urosticte ruficrissa |
Distribution
Rufous-vented Whitetip has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family