Tepui Goldenthroat

The Tepuiglanzkehlchen or Tepuigoldkehlchen ( polytmus milleri ) is a species of bird in the family of hummingbirds ( Trochilidae ). The species has a large distribution area, which includes the South American countries Brazil, Guyana and Venezuela. The stock is assessed by the IUCN as endangered not (Least Concern ). The species is considered monotypic.

Features

The Tepuiglanzkehlchen reaches a body length of about 12 centimeters and a weight of about 6 grams. The top is shiny bronze-green, while the underside shines grass green. The rockers are schwärzlichpurpurn. The central feathers are striking bronze-green and not shiny. The lateral tail feathers are traversed 4-5 millimeters long speckles. The tail is very rounded. The black bill is slightly curved. The female resembles the male, but has a white hemmed bottom.

Occurrence

The Tepuiglanzkehlchen occurs in the table mountains or tepuis of Venezuela. In addition, it is found in the extreme north of the state of Roraima Roraima Tepui example on. In Guyana, it was observed on the south side of the mountain Kowa.

Habitat

This hummingbird is found in the subtropical zone. It can be observed at the edge of cloud forest and in open terrain with scattered trees and shrubs him often. He is found at altitudes 1300-2200 meters. Typical plant species of this vegetation are those of the genera Vochysia, Chrysophyllum and Euterpe.

Behavior

This hummingbird is a loner. His nest he builds free only a few meters away from the ground. His food he seeks preferably in sparse shrubbery.