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Fiery Topaz

Topaza pyra

Least Concern
Flügelspannweite
15,2 cm
Gewicht
12,8 g
Familie
Trochilidae
Ordnung
Caprimulgiformes

Über uns

A spectacular, large hummingbird (18-20 cm) of the western Amazon basin. Male has a brilliant fiery-red throat and breast with iridescent golden-green upperparts. Nectarivore of lowland rainforest canopy. Found in Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and western Brazil. Visits Heliconia and other large tropical flowers.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Flügelspannweite 15,2 cm 6.0 in
Gewicht 12,8 g 0.45 oz

Identifizierung

Gefieder

Males fiery orange-red body with glittering golden-orange gorget; elongated crossed purplish tail feathers; female bronze-green above, cinnamon below; Amazonian species with slightly more orange tone than Crimson Topaz.

Habitat & Range

Geografisches Verbreitungsgebiet

Found in the western Amazon basin from Colombia and Ecuador south to Peru and Bolivia. Resident in lowland and foothill forest along rivers.

Diet & Feeding

Primarily nectar-feeding; uses exceptionally curved bill to access heliconia blossoms; supplements with small insects.

Erhaltungsstatus

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Verhalten & Brutverhalten

Nistverhalten

Nest type: CP.

Gelegegröße

2

Lautgebung

Gesang

Gentle, whistled three-note phrase with falling inflection; soft, pure tones delivered slowly with expressive melodic quality.

Taxonomie

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

Distribution

Fiery Topaz has been recorded in 4 countries.

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External Databases

Häufig gestellte Fragen

What does the Fiery Topaz eat?
Primarily nectar-feeding; uses exceptionally curved bill to access heliconia blossoms; supplements with small insects.
Where does the Fiery Topaz live?
Found in the western Amazon basin from Colombia and Ecuador south to Peru and Bolivia. Resident in lowland and foothill forest along rivers.
Is the Fiery Topaz endangered?
The Fiery Topaz has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Fiery Topaz nest?
Nest type: CP.
What does the Fiery Topaz sound like?
Gentle, whistled three-note phrase with falling inflection; soft, pure tones delivered slowly with expressive melodic quality.
How big is the Fiery Topaz?
The Fiery Topaz has a wingspan of 15.2 cm, weight of 12.8 g.
What order and family does the Fiery Topaz belong to?
The Fiery Topaz (Topaza pyra) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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