Speckled Hummingbird
Adelomyia melanogenys
The Speckled Hummingbird (Adelomyia melanogenys) is a uncommon hummingbird found in 6 countries, weighing about 5 g. The speckled hummingbird is a species of hummingbird.
About the Speckled Hummingbird
The speckled hummingbird is a species of hummingbird. It is the only member of the genus Adelomyia. It inhabits Neotropical montane cloud forests at elevations of 1,000–2,500 meters and is confined to the Andes of Argentina, Bolivia, Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Venezuela; as well as to some isolated montane forests in western Ecuador and Venezuela. In Ecuador, it ranges across both the eastern and western slopes of the Andes and occupies a broad altitudinal range from subtropical forests to cloud forests. In addition, one isolated population inhabits the Chongón Colonche cordillera in the coastal evergreen montane forest located ca. 130 km away from the Andes.
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How to identify it
The speckled hummingbird is a monomorphic species, making females and males indistinguishable. Adults measure approximately 8 cm, or 3 inches, in length (from bill to tip of tail). The upper plumage is a glossy green/bronze. The underside is pale, with green and bronze specks. It has a black cheek patch below its eye with a white stripe above.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Speckled Hummingbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in November. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Speckled Hummingbird?
- The speckled hummingbird is a monomorphic species, making females and males indistinguishable. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Speckled Hummingbird?
- The Speckled Hummingbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 5 g.
- Where can you see a Speckled Hummingbird?
- The Speckled Hummingbird occurs in 6 countries, including Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Venezuela and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Speckled Hummingbird?
- The Speckled Hummingbird is most easily confused with the Violet Sabrewing, the Gilded Sapphire and the White-eared Hummingbird.
- Is the Speckled Hummingbird endangered?
- The Speckled Hummingbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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