Beija-Flor

GPTKB entity

Statements (60)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:bird
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Banda_Eva
gptkb:Carnival_'99
gptkbp:adaptation long bills for nectar feeding
gptkbp:aircraft_operated long and narrow wings
adapted for rapid flight
up to 34 miles per hour
gptkbp:behavior territorial
often seen in pairs or small groups
gptkbp:breeding_season varies by region
gptkbp:climate warm climates
gptkbp:clutch_size typically 2 eggs
gptkbp:color iridescent feathers
brightly colored plumage
long and slender beaks
gptkbp:conservation_status varies by species
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of love and joy in some cultures
gptkbp:depicts aggressive behavior towards intruders
gptkbp:diet gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:distribution Americas
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:family gptkb:Trochilidae
gptkbp:first_flight hovering ability
gptkbp:fledging_period about 3 weeks
gptkbp:foraging_behavior frequent visits to flowers
feed on flower nectar
nectar robbing from flowers
gptkbp:habitat tropical and subtropical regions
prefers flowering plants
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Beija-Flor
gptkbp:is_a gptkb:bird
gptkbp:lifespan 3 to 5 years
gptkbp:mating_system aerial displays by males
monogamous or polygamous
gptkbp:metabolism high metabolic rate
gptkbp:migration some species migrate
some migrate long distances
gptkbp:nesting small cup-shaped nests
plant fibers and spider silk
females build nests alone
usually in shrubs or trees
gptkbp:notable_species gptkb:Ruby-throated_Hummingbird
gptkbp:order Apodiformes
gptkbp:pollinators important pollinators
gptkbp:predators praying mantises
gptkbp:reproduction oviparous
gptkbp:size small-sized birds
gptkbp:social_structure dominance hierarchies in feeding areas
gptkbp:species gptkb:Anna's_Hummingbird
over 300 species
gptkbp:tail_type specialized for iridescence
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent eyesight
can see ultraviolet light
gptkbp:vocalization chirps and whistles
gptkbp:wildlife vulnerable to larger birds.
gptkbp:wing_area up to 80 beats per second
gptkbp:wingspan 3 to 5 inches
gptkbp:young called chicks