Blue-headed Sapphire

Blue-headed Sapphire

Chrysuronia grayi

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The Blue-headed sapphire or Gray's hummingbird is a species of hummingbird in the emerald's tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia and Ecuador.

Fun Fact

The blue-headed sapphire was formerly placed in the genera Hylocharis and Amazilia.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on insects taken by hawking from a perch or by gleaning from vegetation.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance