Blue-mantled Thornbill

Blue-mantled Thornbill

Chalcostigma stanleyi

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The blue-mantled thornbill is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is found in Bolivia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Fun Fact

The taxonomy of genus Chalcostigma is unsettled.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on the nectar of small flowers such as Berberis, Gaultheria, Ribes, and Gentiana.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance