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Crimson Topaz

Topaza pella

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
15,0 cm
Gewicht
12,625 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

The Crimson Topaz (Topaza pella) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (kolibris), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nachtschwalben und segler). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15 cm and a weight of 12.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
Flügelspannweite 15,0 cm 5.9 in
Gewicht 12,625 g 0.45 oz

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

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.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21 days.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Rough, raspy chatter with intermittent clear whistles; complex mix of harsh and musical notes characteristic of active pairs.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordnung Caprimulgiformes (Nachtschwalben und Segler)
Familie Trochilidae (Kolibris)
Genus Topaza
Arten Topaza pella

Distribution

Crimson Topaz has been recorded in 2 countries.

Vorhanden Not recorded

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What does the Crimson Topaz eat?
Nectarivore and insectivore; extracts nectar from trap-lining flowers and hawks small flying insects in forest understorey.
Where does the Crimson Topaz live?
Found in the Guiana Shield and Amazon basin from Colombia and Venezuela south to Peru and Brazil. Resident near rivers in lowland forest.
Is the Crimson Topaz endangered?
The Crimson Topaz has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Crimson Topaz nest?
Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21 days.
What does the Crimson Topaz sound like?
Rough, raspy chatter with intermittent clear whistles; complex mix of harsh and musical notes characteristic of active pairs.
How big is the Crimson Topaz?
The Crimson Topaz has a wingspan of 15.0 cm, weight of 12.625 g.
What order and family does the Crimson Topaz belong to?
The Crimson Topaz (Topaza pella) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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