Mountain Velvetbreast
A species of Mountain Velvetbreast Scientific name : Lafresnaya lafresnayi Genus : Mountain Velvetbreast
Mountain Velvetbreast, A species of Mountain Velvetbreast
Botanical name: Lafresnaya lafresnayi
Genus: Mountain Velvetbreast
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Description General Info
Description
The mountain velvetbreast has an overall length of 9 cm which includes its 2.5 cm long decurved bill. Its upper parts are shiny green as are its throat and breast, but the belly is black and the vent is moistly white. It has a small postocular white spot. Its outer tail feathers are white with black tips, but the central tail feathers are bronzy green. The female is similar except she lacks the black belly and is mostly buffy or whitish below with green spots. 
Size
12 cm
Nest Placement
Cliff
Feeding Habits
Mountain Velvetbreast predominantly consume nectar from plants like Centropogon and Castilleja, also feeding on arthropods by hawking or gleaning from vegetation. Males defend territories while females employ trap-lining foraging strategies.
Habitat
Mountain Velvetbreast is typically found in humid montane forests and adjacent shrubby slopes. This bird favors the border regions of the forests rather than the deep interior and is known to forage at low levels, usually within a range of half to three meters above the ground. Its preferred habitats are characterized by lush vegetation and it is more prevalent in areas with dense plant life.
Dite type
Frugivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Fruit
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Mountain Velvetbreast Species
Mountain Velvetbreast 
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