Gilded Hummingbird
A species of Hylocharis Scientific name : Hylocharis chrysura Genus : Hylocharis
Gilded Hummingbird, A species of Hylocharis
Botanical name: Hylocharis chrysura
Genus: Hylocharis
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Description
The gilded sapphire (Hylocharis chrysura), also known as the gilded hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in a wide range of open and semi-open habitats in southern Brazil, Bolivia, Paraguay, Uruguay and northern Argentina. It is generally common, and therefore considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International and consequently the IUCN. It is overall greenish-golden with a coppery tail, whitish-buff underparts, a rufous chin, and a slightly decurved, black-tipped red bill. 
Size
10 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Gilded Hummingbird primarily feed on the nectar of diverse flowering plants such as Malvaviscus and Eucalyptus. They exhibit hawking behavior to catch aerial arthropods and glean spiders from webs, showcasing their varied diet and adaptive foraging techniques.
Habitat
The 'Hylocharis chrysura' gilded Hummingbird primarily inhabits areas such as gardens, plantations, and savannas dotted with bushes and trees. It prefers the forest edges and is often found traversing the outskirts of vegetation, ranging from ground level to the treetops in clearings within these environments.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Hylocharis Species
Gilded Hummingbird 
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