Black-throated Brilliant
NameBlack-throated Brilliant
Common NameBlack-throated Brilliant
Scientific NameHeliodoxa schreibersii
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)13
Length (cm)12
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales are predominantly iridescent green, featuring a distinctive black throat patch bordered by iridescent violet, a white post-ocular spot, and a dark, slightly forked tail. Females are similar but lack the black throat and have white underparts with green spotting. The bill is long, straight, and black.
Vocalization / CallVocalizations include soft, high-pitched chips and short, buzzy trills, often emitted while foraging or perched.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the western Amazon basin, inhabiting humid montane forests in southern Colombia, eastern Ecuador, northeastern Peru, and western Brazil.
Identifying FeaturesIridescent green body plumage, Long, straight, black bill, Black throat patch (males), White spot behind the eye, Dark, slightly forked tail
Description
This medium-sized hummingbird is characterized by its brilliant iridescent green plumage. It is typically found hovering to feed on nectar from flowers and feeders in humid montane forests.
