Gilded Hummingbird
30 December 2009 17:36 Filed in: Trochilidae Hummingbirds Sapphires Brazil Rio Grande do Sul Mostardas Lagoa do Peixe
Photo copyright: monacoeye • Do not copy • Images: Lagoa do Peixe • November 2009
Bird name: Gilded Hummingbird c.f.
Latin: Hylocharis chrysura
Other: Gilded Sapphire • Beija-flor-dourado (Br)
Family: Trochilidae • Hummingbirds
This presumed Gilded Hummingbird was singing merrily near the marshes of Lagoa do Peixe. In addition to southern Brazil, its range is Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina.
Distinguishing features are a slightly decurved black-tipped red bill, yellowish chin, green body, off-white underparts, brownish-coppery wings and tail.
