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Many-spotted Hummingbird
Taphrospilus hypostictus (Gould, 1862)
10–11 cmLength7 gWeight
The many-spotted hummingbird (Taphrospilus hypostictus) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
Where and when it's recorded
Busiest months: October–November · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia
Many-spotted Hummingbird has been recorded at 40 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- WildSumaco LodgeEcuador4,224 records
- Cock-of-the-Rock Lodge & Manu Paradise LodgePeru1,361 records
- Copalinga LodgeEcuador1,127 records
More places
- Comedor Susanita y cascada HollínEcuador944 records
- Reserva Arena BlancaPeru656 records
- Sumaco RoadEcuador281 records
- Sadiri LodgeBolivia242 records
- Bosque de Protección Alto Mayo – Llanteria/Afluente vicinityPeru226 records
- Waqanki/Quebrada MishquiyaquilloPeru213 records
- Wayra ReserveEcuador206 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The many-spotted hummingbird (Taphrospilus hypostictus) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and possibly Argentina.
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Questions
How big is the Many-spotted Hummingbird?
The Many-spotted Hummingbird is about 10–11 cm long and weighs around 7 g.
Where does the Many-spotted Hummingbird live?
Its breeding range: South America: Ecuador to Bolivia and southwestern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Peru and Bolivia.
When is the best time to see the Many-spotted Hummingbird?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October and November (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Many-spotted Hummingbird endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Many-spotted Hummingbird as Least Concern.
What does the Many-spotted Hummingbird eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Many-spotted Hummingbird in?
It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 10–11 cm
- Weight
- 7 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 67 mm
- Tail
- 37 mm
- Bill
- 25 mm
- Tarsus
- 6 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: Ecuador to Bolivia and southwestern Brazil
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Hummingbirds Trochilidae
- Genus
- Taphrospilus
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