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Crimson Topaz

Topaza pella

Least Concern
翼展
15.0 cm
体重
12.625 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The Crimson Topaz (Topaza pella) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 15 cm and a weight of 12.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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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
翼展 15.0 cm 5.9 in
体重 12.625 g 0.45 oz

Habitat & Range

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

行为与繁殖

筑巢

Nest type: CP. Fledging: 21 days.

产卵数

2

声音

鸣唱

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

分类学

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

Distribution

Crimson Topaz has been recorded in 2 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

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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