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Gould's Brilliant

Heliodoxa aurescens

Least Concern
กว้างปีก
12.2 cm
น้ำหนัก
5.975 g
วงศ์ตระกูล
Trochilidae
อันดับ
Caprimulgiformes

The Gould's Brilliant (Heliodoxa aurescens) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 12.2 cm and a weight of 6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in humid lowland forests from eastern Colombia through the Guianas to Bolivia and Brazil. Green plumage with iridescent golden-green breast. Nectarivore of Amazonian forest canopy and edges. Named after John Gould.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
กว้างปีก 12.2 cm 4.8 in
น้ำหนัก 5.975 g 0.21 oz

Habitat & Range

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Found in Amazonian lowland forest from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia to Brazil. 0–1,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian cloud forest; aggressively defends Ericaceae patches. Takes small insects for protein.

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Least Concern
IUCN Red List

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Soft, pure whistle with tremulous quality; gentle wavering note given quietly from shaded perch in dense thicket.

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Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
อันดับ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
วงศ์ตระกูล Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Heliodoxa
ชนิดพันธุ์ Heliodoxa aurescens

Distribution

Gould's Brilliant has been recorded in 4 countries.

พบ Not recorded

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External Databases

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What does the Gould's Brilliant eat?
Nectarivore of Ecuadorian and Peruvian cloud forest; aggressively defends Ericaceae patches. Takes small insects for protein.
Where does the Gould's Brilliant live?
Found in Amazonian lowland forest from Colombia and Venezuela south through Ecuador, Peru, and Bolivia to Brazil. 0–1,000 m.
Is the Gould's Brilliant endangered?
The Gould's Brilliant has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Gould's Brilliant sound like?
Soft, pure whistle with tremulous quality; gentle wavering note given quietly from shaded perch in dense thicket.
How big is the Gould's Brilliant?
The Gould's Brilliant has a wingspan of 12.2 cm, weight of 5.975 g.
What order and family does the Gould's Brilliant belong to?
The Gould's Brilliant (Heliodoxa aurescens) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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