Fawn-breasted Brilliant
NameFawn-breasted Brilliant
Common NameFawn-breasted Brilliant
Scientific NameHeliodoxa rubinoides
FamilyTrochilidae
Wingspan (cm)14
Length (cm)11
Weight (g)7
Plumage DetailsMales and females are similar, featuring iridescent green on the crown, nape, and back. The underparts are a distinctive fawn or cinnamon color, often with a white post-ocular stripe behind the eye. The tail is bronzy-green with rufous outer rectrices, and the bill is long, straight, and black.
Vocalization / CallIts vocalizations include a series of high-pitched, sharp 'tsip' or 'tseet' notes, often given while foraging or in flight. It also produces a rapid, chattering call during territorial disputes.
Primary Dietnectarivore
Primary Habitatsforest, mountain
Conservation Statusleast-concern
Geographic RangeFound in the Andes of South America, specifically in Colombia, Ecuador, and northern Peru. It inhabits humid montane forests and forest edges at elevations typically between 1,000 and 2,800 meters.
Identifying Featuresfawn-colored breast and belly, iridescent green upperparts, white post-ocular stripe, long, straight black bill, rufous outer tail feathers
Description
The Fawn-breasted Brilliant is a medium-sized hummingbird characterized by its striking fawn-colored underparts and iridescent green upperparts. It is often seen hovering gracefully while feeding on nectar from flowers in humid montane forests.
