Black-throated Brilliant
Heliodoxa schreibersii
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (11-12 cm) found in humid forests from eastern Colombia through Ecuador and Peru at 300-1,500 m. Males have a black throat patch with green glitter. Nectarivore of foothill forest. Named after the Austrian naturalist Carl von Schreibers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 13.9 cm | 5.5 in |
| Weight | 8.5 g | 0.30 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Giant Hummingbird (alt): males with iridescent blue gorget; metallic green; very large; white rump; females plain green; spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in lowland and foothill humid forest from Colombia south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia. 0–1,400 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Amazonian foothill forest; visits large-flowered shrubs and epiphytes. Supplements with small arthropods.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Buzzy, sustained trill with insect-like monotony; continuous low vibration with minimal variation throughout delivery.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Heliodoxa |
| Species | Heliodoxa schreibersii |
Distribution
Black-throated Brilliant has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family