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ムラサキミツドリ (Purple Honeycreeper)

Cyanerpes caeruleus

Least Concern

About

ムラサキミツドリ(Cyanerpes caeruleus)は小型で鮮やかに着色されたタナガー関連のミツドリで、雄は深い紫色の羽毛に黒い翼と明るい黄色の脚のパッチを持ち、雌は濃い緑色に黄色の筋がある。コロンビア、ベネズエラからボリビア、ブラジルに至る湿潤な熱帯林の樹冠に生息し、長く曲がった嘴で花の蜜を吸い、果実や小昆虫も食べる。熱帯林冠の花の重要な送粉者である。

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Species

Cyanerpes caeruleus (ムラサキミツドリ)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキミツドリ

Chinese 紫旋蜜雀

Spanish Mielero Púrpureo

French Guit-guit céruléen

German Purpurnaschvogel

Portuguese saí-de-perna-amarela

Russian Пурпурная танагра-медосос

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of ムラサキミツドリ?

The scientific name of ムラサキミツドリ is Cyanerpes caeruleus. It belongs to the genus Cyanerpes.

What is the conservation status of ムラサキミツドリ?

ムラサキミツドリ (Cyanerpes caeruleus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does ムラサキミツドリ live?

ムラサキミツドリ is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does ムラサキミツドリ belong to?

ムラサキミツドリ (Cyanerpes caeruleus) belongs to the genus Cyanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.

Is ムラサキミツドリ endangered?

No, ムラサキミツドリ (Cyanerpes caeruleus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does ムラサキミツドリ belong to?

ムラサキミツドリ (Cyanerpes caeruleus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (動物).

What are the closest relatives of ムラサキミツドリ?

The closest relatives of ムラサキミツドリ in the genus Cyanerpes include アオミツドリ, コバシルリミツドリ, ルリミツドリ.