Gilded Hummingbird

Hylocharis chrysura

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The gilded sapphire, also known as the gilded hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.

Fun Fact

It is regularly found down to 200 m (660 ft) and up to 1,000 m (3,300 ft), and locally even higher.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on insects caught by hawking from a perch and also gleans spiders from webs.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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