Trochilus polytmus

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:species
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Doctor_Bird
gptkb:Red-billed_Streamertail
gptkbp:adaptation highly agile in flight
gptkbp:adult_plumage iridescent feathers
duller colors
gptkbp:aircraft_operated up to 30 mph
long and pointed
4.3 inches
50 beats per second
adapted for rapid flight
gptkbp:behavior territorial
interacts with other hummingbirds
gptkbp:body_style slender body
gptkbp:breeding_season spring to summer
gptkbp:climate adapted to warm climates
gptkbp:clutch_size 1-3 eggs
gptkbp:color iridescent green and blue
camouflage and mating display
short and straight
gptkbp:common_name gptkb:Bee_Hummingbird
gptkbp:conservation_efforts habitat protection initiatives
gptkbp:conservation_status gptkb:Least_Concern
gptkbp:cultural_significance symbol of beauty in Cuba
gptkbp:diet gptkb:political_movement
gptkbp:ecological_role pollinator of native plants
gptkbp:egg_color gptkb:white
gptkbp:eye_color large eyes for better vision
gptkbp:family gptkb:Trochilidae
gptkbp:fledging_period 20-25 days
gptkbp:foraging_behavior frequent visits to flowers
hovering and rapid flight
nectar robbing
searches for flowers with high nectar
gptkbp:function extracting nectar
gptkbp:genetic_diversity low genetic diversity
gptkbp:habitat tropical forests
prefers humid areas
limited to Cuba and nearby islands
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Trochilus polytmus
gptkbp:incubation_period 14-19 days
gptkbp:lifespan 3-5 years
gptkbp:mating_system monogamous
aerial displays
gptkbp:migration non-migratory
gptkbp:nesting built in shrubs or trees
plant fibers and spider silk
in dense vegetation
builds nests in hidden locations
gptkbp:notable_work important for understanding hummingbird evolution.
gptkbp:order Apodiformes
gptkbp:pollinators important pollinator
gptkbp:predators larger birds
gptkbp:range gptkb:Cuba
gptkbp:reproduction lays 1-3 eggs
gptkbp:research_interest studied for flight mechanics
gptkbp:size 2.0 to 2.4 inches
gptkbp:social_structure solitary or in pairs
gptkbp:subspecies none known
gptkbp:tail_type forked tail
gptkbp:territorial_behavior defends feeding areas
gptkbp:threats habitat loss
gptkbp:vision excellent color vision
gptkbp:vocalization chirps and trills
gptkbp:weight 1.6 to 2.0 grams