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colibrí pechipunteado

Adelomyia melanogenys

Least Concern

About

El colibri jaspeado (Adelomyia melanogenys) es un colibri de tamano mediano con partes inferiores moteadas o jaspeadas, inusual entre los colibries de plumaje liso o iridiscente. Habita bosques nubosos y bordes de bosque en los Andes, desde Colombia y Venezuela hasta Bolivia, a elevaciones de 900-3.000 metros. El patron jaspeado de las partes inferiores proporciona un excelente camuflaje cuando el ave se posa sobre corteza cubierta de liquenes. Es un importante polinizador de epifitas andinas.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミミグロハチドリ
Chinese 鳞斑蜂鸟
Spanish colibrí pechipunteado
French Colibri moucheté
German Schwarzohrkolibri
Russian Черноухий колибри

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of colibrí pechipunteado?
The scientific name of colibrí pechipunteado is Adelomyia melanogenys. It belongs to the genus Adelomyia.
What is the conservation status of colibrí pechipunteado?
colibrí pechipunteado (Adelomyia melanogenys) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does colibrí pechipunteado live?
colibrí pechipunteado is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does colibrí pechipunteado belong to?
colibrí pechipunteado (Adelomyia melanogenys) belongs to the genus Adelomyia, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is colibrí pechipunteado endangered?
No, colibrí pechipunteado (Adelomyia melanogenys) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does colibrí pechipunteado belong to?
colibrí pechipunteado (Adelomyia melanogenys) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Adelomyia — 1 Species

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colibrí pechipunteado
Adelomyia melanogenys
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