Fiery Topaz
Topaza pyra
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rentang Sayap | 15,2 cm | 6.0 in |
| Berat | 12,8 g | 0.45 oz |
Identifikasi
Bulu
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
Rentang Geografis
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.
Status Konservasi
Perilaku & Berkembang Biak
Bersarang
Nest type: CP.
Ukuran Sarang
2
Suara
Kicauan
Gentle, whistled three-note phrase with falling inflection; soft, pure tones delivered slowly with expressive melodic quality.
Taksonomi
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordo | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famili | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Topaza |
| Spesies | Topaza pyra |
Distribution
Fiery Topaz has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family