Mountain Velvetbreast
Lafresnaya lafresnayi
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusLafresnaya
- SpeciesLafresnaya lafresnayi (Mountain Velvetbreast)
About the Mountain Velvetbreast
The mountain velvetbreast (Lafresnaya lafresnayi) is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. The mountain velvetbreast is the only member of its genus. Seven subspecies are recognized:
L. l. liriope Bangs (1910) L. l. longirostris Schuchmann, Weller & Wulfmeyer (2003) L. l. greenewalti Phelps & Phelps Jr (1961) L. l. lafresnayi Boissonneau (1840) L. l. saul Delattre & Bourcier (1846) L. l. orestes Zimmer, JT (1951)
L. l. rectirostris Berlepsch & Stolzmann (1902) In the early 20th century at least one author treated L. l. liriope and L. l. saul as separate species. The mountain velvetbreast is 11.5 to 12 cm (4.5 to 4.7 in) long including its 2.7 to 3.2 cm (1.1 to 1.3 in) bill. It weighs 4.5 to 6.3 g (0.16 to 0.22 oz). Males have a thin decurved black bill whose length and curvature vary among the subspecies. The female's bill is less curved than the male's and also varies geographically. All subspecies have a white spot behind the eye.
Adult males of the nominate subspecies L. l. lafresnayi have grass green upperparts. Their throat... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Mountain Velvetbreast in Chingaza National Natural 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 | Cajas National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 2 | Los Nevados National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 3 | Puracé National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 4 | Chingaza National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia | |
| 5 | Podocarpus National Park | 🇪🇨 Ecuador | |
| 6 | Farallones de Cali National Natural Park | 🇨🇴 Colombia |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Mountain Velvetbreast in Chingaza National Natural Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a Mountain Velvetbreast sighting in Chingaza National Natural Park, based on 57 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Mountain Velvetbreast in Chingaza National Natural Park?
December has the highest sighting rate for Mountain Velvetbreast in Chingaza National Natural Park in our monthly data.