Gilded Hummingbird
Hylocharis chrysura
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<birdfyi-bird slug="hylocharis-chrysura"></birdfyi-bird>The Gilded Hummingbird (Hylocharis chrysura) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in open habitats from eastern Brazil through Paraguay to Bolivia and Argentina. Golden-bronze plumage overall. Nectarivore of cerrado, gardens, and forest edges. One of the most common hummingbirds in the southern Neotropics.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Gewicht | 4,5 g | 0.16 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet
Found in open habitats from eastern Brazil through Paraguay to Bolivia and Argentina. Resident in cerrado and gardens.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
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Verhalten & Brutverhalten
Nistverhalten
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-28 days.
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Lautgebung
Gesang
Thin, sibilant twittering with airy quality; high light notes cascading softly near flowering canopy trees.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordnung | Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler) |
| Familie | Trochilidae (Kolibris) |
| Genus | Hylocharis |
| Arten | Hylocharis chrysura |
Distribution
Gilded Hummingbird has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family