Horned Sungem
A species of Horned Sungem Scientific name : Heliactin bilophus Genus : Horned Sungem
Horned Sungem, A species of Horned Sungem
Botanical name: Heliactin bilophus
Genus: Horned Sungem
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Photo By Don Roberson 
Description
The horned sungem (Heliactin bilophus) is a South American hummingbird, the only species, (monotypic), of the genus Heliactin. The scientific name bilophus is sometimes considered a nomen oblitum, which, if accepted, results in Heliactin cornutus being the correct name for this species. It occurs in Bolivia, Brazil, and Suriname. It prefers fairly dry open or semi-open habitats, such as savanna and Cerrado. It avoids dense humid forest. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Horned Sungem primarily feeds on nectar from flowering plants such as Stachytarpheta and Lantana. They also hawk small insects mid-air and may forage from leaves and flowers. This species exhibits specialized foraging behavior adapted to its diverse diet.
Habitat
Horned Sungem typically inhabits forested areas near rivers, woodlands, the savanna-like cerrado regions, open grasslands, and occasionally ventures into gardens. This species forages from low to middle vegetation layers within these environments, thriving in regions that offer a mix of trees and open spaces.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Photo By Don Roberson 
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Horned Sungem Species
Horned Sungem 
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