White-bellied Hummingbird
Elliotomyia chionogaster
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusElliotomyia
- SpeciesElliotomyia chionogaster (White-bellied Hummingbird)
About the White-bellied Hummingbird
The white-bellied hummingbird (Elliotomyia chionogaster) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, and Peru. The white-bellied hummingbird has at various times been placed in genera Leucippus and Elliotia, and until 2014 in Amazilia. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that Amazilia was polyphyletic. In the revised classification to create monophyletic genera, the white-bellied hummingbird was placed by most taxonomic systems in a new genus Elliotomyia.
However, BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World (HBW) retains it in Amazilia. The white-bellied hummingbird shares genus Elliotomyia with the green-and-white hummingbird (E. viridicauda). It has two subspecies, the nominate E. c. chionogaster and E. c. hypoleuca.
The white-bellied hummingbird is 9 to 12 cm (3.5 to 4.7 in) long. Males weigh 4.9 to 6.7 g (0.17 to 0.24 oz) and females 4.5 to 6 g (0.16 to 0.21 oz). Both sexes of both subspecies have a medium length straight bill with a blackish maxilla and a reddish mandible with a dark tip. Adult males of the... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-bellied Hummingbird in Amboró National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 2 | Manu National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru | |
| 3 | Madidi National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 4 | Cordillera Azul National Park | 🇵🇪 Peru |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-bellied Hummingbird in Amboró National Park?
About 40% of wildlife watchers report a White-bellied Hummingbird sighting in Amboró National Park, based on 185 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-bellied Hummingbird in Amboró National Park?
October has the highest sighting rate for White-bellied Hummingbird in Amboró National Park in our monthly data.