Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Heliodoxa rubinoides

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The fawn-breasted brilliant is a species of hummingbird. It is native to South America, where it occurs in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru.

Fun Fact

When feeding it hovers before the flower or hangs from it, and inserts its tongue up to 13 times per second.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in tropical forest.

Diet

Diet of the fawn-breasted brilliant mainly consists of nectar.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance