Pirre Hummingbird
Goldmania bella
Pirre Hummingbird (Goldmania bella) — Hummingbirds of Central America & Caribbean.
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The Pirre Hummingbird (Goldmania bella) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in Central America & Caribbean and South America. Adults weigh 3.4 g.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Goldmania
- Species bella
Quick facts
- Weight
- 3.4 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Pirre Hummingbird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Pirre Hummingbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Pirre Hummingbird (Goldmania bella) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. Its range spans Central America & Caribbean and South America. Its distribution covers MA, SA e Panama and nw Colombia.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 3.4 g, with a wing length of about 5.1 cm and a tail of around 3.3 cm.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Pirre Hummingbird?
The Pirre Hummingbird is a very small bird that weighs around 3.4 g.
Where does the Pirre Hummingbird live?
The Pirre Hummingbird is found across Central America & Caribbean and South America with a range covering MA, SA e Panama and nw Colombia, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Pirre Hummingbird belong to?
The Pirre Hummingbird (Goldmania bella) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Pirre Hummingbird eat?
The Pirre Hummingbird is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Pirre Hummingbird migrate?
The Pirre Hummingbird is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Conservation
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