Blue-chested Hummingbird
A species of Hummingbird Scientific name : Polyerata amabilis Genus : Hummingbird
Blue-chested Hummingbird, A species of Hummingbird
Botanical name: Polyerata amabilis
Genus: Hummingbird
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Description
The blue-chested hummingbird (Polyerata amabilis) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Nicaragua, and Panama. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forest and heavily degraded former forest. The hummingbird feeds by trap-lining and also defends feeding territory (particularly in nectar-poor habitat), taking nectar and also small insects gleaned from foliage. These foraging territories are often on the borders of forests in areas of scattered flowers. The males will form leks to try and gain the attention of females during breeding season. This species was formerly placed in the genus Amazilia. A molecular phylogenetic study published in 2014 found that Amazilia was polyphyletic. In the revised classification to create monophyletic genera, the blue-chested hummingbird was moved to the resurrected genus Polyerata. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Cavity
Feeding Habits
Blue-chested Hummingbird primarily feeds on nectar and insects. It forages by hovering to extract nectar from flowers using a specialized long beak and rapidly beats its wings. Additionally, blue-chested Hummingbird catches insects mid-air or plucks them from vegetation, showcasing unique agility and precision.
Habitat
Forests edges, open woodland, thickets, second growth, clearings, riparian vegetation, plantations, gardens with flowering trees
Dite type
Herbivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Hummingbird Species
Blue-chested Hummingbird 
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