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Fiery Topaz

Topaza pyra

Least Concern
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh
15,2 cm
Khối Lượng
12,8 g
Họ
Trochilidae
Bộ
Caprimulgiformes

The Fiery Topaz (Topaza pyra) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15.2 cm and a weight of 12.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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Giới Thiệu

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
Chiều Dài Sải Cánh 15,2 cm 6.0 in
Khối Lượng 12,8 g 0.45 oz

Nhận Dạng

Bộ Lông

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

Phạm Vi Địa Lý

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.

Tình Trạng Bảo Tồn

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Hành Vi & Sinh Sản

Làm Tổ

Nest type: CP.

Số Trứng

2

Âm Thanh

Tiếng Hót

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

Phân Loại Học

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Bộ Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Họ Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Topaza
Loài Topaza pyra

Distribution

Fiery Topaz has been recorded in 4 countries.

Hiện Diện Not recorded

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Câu Hỏi Thường Gặp

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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