Grey-bellied Comet (Taphrolesbia griseiventris)
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Grey-bellied Comet

Taphrolesbia griseiventris (Taczanowski, 1883)

8.9 gWeight

The grey-bellied comet (Taphrolesbia griseiventris) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

Endangered

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The grey-bellied comet (Taphrolesbia griseiventris) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

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Questions

How big is the Grey-bellied Comet?

The Grey-bellied Comet weighs around 8.9 g.

Where does the Grey-bellied Comet live?

Its breeding range: South America: northwestern Peru.

Is the Grey-bellied Comet endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Grey-bellied Comet as Endangered.

What does the Grey-bellied Comet eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Grey-bellied Comet in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Weight
8.9 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Endangered
More measurements
Wing
78 mm
Tail
84 mm
Bill
23 mm
Tarsus
6 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: northwestern Peru

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Taphrolesbia

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Grey-bellied Comet

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