Gray-bellied Comet
NameGray-bellied Comet
Common NameGray-bellied Comet
Scientific NameTaphrolesbia griseiventris
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)12
Length (cm)15.5
Weight (g)8.5
Plumage DetailsMales have iridescent green upperparts, a dull gray belly, and a long, deeply forked tail that is iridescent green to blue-green with bronze reflections. Females are similar but have a shorter tail and often more whitish underparts. Both sexes have a short, straight black bill.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations are generally high-pitched, sharp chips or short trills, typical of many hummingbirds, often given during foraging or territorial displays.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsmountain, forest
Conservation Statusendangered
Geographic RangeEndemic to a restricted area in the Andes of central Peru, primarily in the regions of Ancash and Huánuco.
Identifying Featureslong deeply forked iridescent tail, dull gray belly contrasting with green upperparts, relatively large size for a hummingbird, short, straight black bill
Description
This large hummingbird is characterized by its iridescent green upperparts and a distinctive dull gray belly. It possesses a remarkably long, deeply forked tail with iridescent green and blue hues. It typically forages for nectar in high-altitude montane scrub and forest edges.
