Hooded Visorbearer
Augastes lumachella
Near ThreatenedAves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae
About
The hooded visorbearer is a small species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. Endemic to the east Brazilian state of Bahia, it is found only at higher altitudes in the Chapada Diamantina region. The species is sexually dimorphic. The male is an iridescent bronzy-green overall, with black on his crown and the sides of his head. His forehead and throat are a glittering green shading to bluish-green at the lower edge and narrowly bordered by black. The female is bronzer, with a green crown and brown sides to her head. Her throat is less colorful than the male's, and she lacks iridescence on her forehead. Both sexes have crimson tails and a narrow white breast band, the male with a brilliantly iridescent golden-orange spot in the center, at the lower edge of his gorget.
Fun Fact
The male is an iridescent bronzy-green overall, with black on his crown and the sides of his head.
Quick Facts
Habitat
Occurs at elevations ranging from 900 to 2,000 m (3,000 to 6,600 ft), and is considered to be one of South America's obligate grassland birds.
Diet
To be updated
Lifespan
To be updated
Threats
- Habitat Change
- Hunting and Collection
- Climate Change