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Colibri moucheté

Adelomyia melanogenys

Least Concern
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A medium-sized hummingbird with speckled or spotted underparts — unusual among hummingbirds dominated by plain or iridescent plumages — speckled hummingbirds inhabit cloud forest and forest edges in the Andes from Colombia and Venezuela south to Bolivia at elevations of 900–3,000 meters. The spotted underpart pattern provides remarkable camouflage when the bird perches on lichen-covered bark. They forage on nectar and small arthropods and are important pollinators of Andean epiphytes.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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 Colibri moucheté?
The scientific name of Colibri moucheté is Adelomyia melanogenys. It belongs to the genus Adelomyia.
What is the conservation status of Colibri moucheté?
Colibri moucheté (Adelomyia melanogenys) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Colibri moucheté live?
Colibri moucheté is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Colibri moucheté belong to?
Colibri moucheté (Adelomyia melanogenys) belongs to the genus Adelomyia, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Colibri moucheté endangered?
No, Colibri moucheté (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 Colibri moucheté belong to?
Colibri moucheté (Adelomyia melanogenys) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Adelomyia — 1 Species

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Colibri moucheté
Adelomyia melanogenys
LC

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