Velvet-browed Brilliant
A species of Brilliants Scientific name : Heliodoxa xanthogonys Genus : Brilliants
Velvet-browed Brilliant, A species of Brilliants
Botanical name: Heliodoxa xanthogonys
Genus: Brilliants
Content
Description General Info
Description
The velvet-browed brilliant (Heliodoxa xanthogonys) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. The species is found in Venezuela, central regions, mostly east of the Orinoco River, and in the east with Guyana, and in the small border region of Brazil, intersecting with Guyana and Venezuela. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. 
Size
11 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Velvet-browed Brilliant primarily feeds on nectar from plants like Tyleria, vines in the Ericaceae family, and epiphytes, employing methods like trap-lining or defending flower patches. Additionally, velvet-browed Brilliant consumes insects, with dipterans being a notable part of the diet. Seasonal changes may result in males and females exploiting different resources. Their foraging occurs at various forest heights, often favoring low vines.
Habitat
The habitat of velvet-browed Brilliant mainly comprises forest edges, clearings, and scrubland within the sub-montane regions of highland plateaus, more specifically in areas associated with the Pantepui biogeographical region. These environments typically provide the mixed ecological conditions necessary for velvet-browed Brilliant to thrive, featuring diverse plant growth and openings in the forest canopy.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Brilliants Species
Velvet-browed Brilliant 
Download Picture Bird
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
Identify any bird by photo or sound in seconds
