Crimson Topaz
Topaza pella
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A spectacular, large hummingbird (18-20 cm including long tail) of northern South America. Male has glittering crimson-red throat and breast with a golden-green back. The largest hummingbird in its range. Nectarivore of lowland tropical forest canopy, visiting large flowers. Found in Venezuela, the Guianas, and northern Brazil.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 15.0 cm | 5.9 in |
| Weight | 12.625 g | 0.45 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Spectacular male: deep crimson-red body with iridescent golden-green throat; elongated crossed central tail feathers; female green and cinnamon-buff; one of South America's most brilliantly coloured hummingbirds.
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in the Guiana Shield and Amazon basin from Colombia and Venezuela south to Peru and Brazil. Resident near rivers in lowland forest.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore and insectivore; extracts nectar from trap-lining flowers and hawks small flying insects in forest understorey.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Rough, raspy chatter with intermittent clear whistles; complex mix of harsh and musical notes characteristic of active pairs.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Topaza |
| Species | Topaza pella |
Distribution
Crimson Topaz has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family