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Crimson Topaz

Topaza pella

Least Concern
Envergadura
15,0 cm
Peso
12,625 g
Família
Trochilidae
Ordem
Caprimulgiformes

Sobre

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
Envergadura 15,0 cm 5.9 in
Peso 12,625 g 0.45 oz

Identificação

Plumagem

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

Distribuição geográfica

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.

Estado de conservação

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamento e reprodução

Nidificação

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21 days.

Tamanho da postura

2

Som

Canto

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

Taxonomia

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordem Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Família Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Topaza
Espécies Topaza pella

Distribution

Crimson Topaz has been recorded in 2 countries.

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Perguntas frequentes

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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