Basic Information
Scientific classification
- Chinese name: Giant Hummingbird
- Scientific name: Patagona gigas, Giant Hummingbird
- Classification: Climbing birds
- Genus and family: Apodiformes, Hummingbird family, Giant Hummingbird
Vital signs data
- Body length: Approximately 21.5 cm
- Weight: 18.5-23g
- Lifespan: No verification data available.
Significant features
It is the largest member of the hummingbird family.
Distribution and Habitat
Giant hummingbirds are found in South America (including Colombia, Venezuela, Guyana, Suriname, Ecuador, Peru, Bolivia, Paraguay, Brazil, Chile, Argentina, Uruguay, and the Falkland Islands).
Appearance
Giant hummingbirds can reach 21.5 cm in length and weigh 18.5–20.2 g, with some species weighing over 23 g, making them the largest members of the hummingbird family.
Detailed introduction
The specific habits of the Giant Hummingbird (scientific name: Patagona gigas) are unknown.
The giant hummingbird is a species of least concern, with a low level of threat and a relatively safe conservation status.
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