Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
Chrysolampis mosquitus
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A small, brilliantly colored hummingbird (8-9 cm). Males have a glittering ruby-red crown and golden-orange throat and breast, among the most vivid colors of any hummingbird. Found from Central America to Brazil and Trinidad. Nectarivore of open country, gardens, and forest edges.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 10.8 cm | 4.3 in |
| Weight | 3.75 g | 0.13 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Glittering-bellied Emerald: shining bronze-green above; glittering violet-purple gorget; white underparts; females green above with spotted throat
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found from Trinidad and Venezuela through the Guianas and Amazonian Brazil to Colombia. Prefers dry open woodland. 0–1,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of savanna, garden, and scrub flowers in open lowlands. Catches small insects in brief aerial sallies.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 19-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Soft, melodic warbling with lilting rhythm; gentle notes rising and falling in unhurried phrases through shaded thicket.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chrysolampis |
| Species | Chrysolampis mosquitus |
Distribution
Ruby-topaz Hummingbird has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family