Hooded Visorbearer
A species of Visorbearers Scientific name : Augastes lumachella Genus : Visorbearers
Hooded Visorbearer, A species of Visorbearers
Botanical name: Augastes lumachella
Genus: Visorbearers
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Description
Description
The hooded visorbearer, Colibri Lumachelle, or ColibrÍ Lumaquela (Augastes lumachella) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found only in Brazil. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is threatened by habitat loss. 
Size
11 cm
Feeding Habits
Hooded Visorbearer predominantly feeds on nectar from various plants, including cacti, bromeliads, and families such as Verbenaceae, Sterculiaceae, Rubiaceae, Myrtaceae, and Loranthaceae. Uniquely, it also captures insects mid-air through hawking.
Habitat
The hooded Visorbearer is typically found in plateau regions characterized by the presence of cacti and a selection of small xerophytic shrubs. These birds prefer areas with low vegetation, frequently foraging at heights of less than one meter, and are selective in their habitat, sometimes absent from areas lower than their preferred elevation that appear suitable.
Dite type
Nectivorous
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Visorbearers Species
Hooded Visorbearer 
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