Gilded Hummingbird
Hylocharis chrysura
Least ConcernAves · 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