Gilded Hummingbird
Hylocharis chrysura
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusHylocharis
- SpeciesHylocharis chrysura (Gilded Hummingbird)
About the Gilded Hummingbird
The gilded sapphire (Hylocharis chrysura), also known as the gilded hummingbird, is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Paraguay, and Uruguay.
The names of this species, both English and scientific, have not been settled. The International Ornithological Committee calls it the gilded sapphire (Hylocharis chrysura). The South American Classification Committee of the American Ornithological Society and the Clements taxonomy call it the gilded hummingbird, also with the binomial H. chrysura. BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World also calls it the gilded hummingbird but with the binomial Amazilia chrysura. The first three systems agree that it shares genus Hylocharis with the rufous-throated sapphire (H. sapphirina). All four agree that it is monotypic.
The gilded sapphire is 8 to 10 cm (3.1 to 3.9 in) long and weighs 4 to 5 g (0.14 to 0.18 oz). Both sexes have a medium length, straight, coral red bill with a black tip. Adult males are mostly iridescent golden-green, with a pale rufous chin and a glittering golden-bronze tail. Adult females are... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of Gilded Hummingbird in Iguazú National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
| # | Park | Country | Daily sighting probability |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Iberá National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 2 | El Palmar National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 3 | El Impenetrable National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 4 | Iguazú National Park | 🇦🇷 Argentina | |
| 5 | Iguaçu National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 6 | Parque Estadual Encontro das Águas | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 7 | Chapada dos Guimarães National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 8 | Amboró National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 9 | Noel Kempff Mercado National Park | 🇧🇴 Bolivia | |
| 10 | Emas National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil | |
| 11 | Serra da Canastra National Park | 🇧🇷 Brazil |
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a Gilded Hummingbird in Iguazú National Park?
About 10% of wildlife watchers report a Gilded Hummingbird sighting in Iguazú National Park, based on 642 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see Gilded Hummingbird in Iguazú National Park?
September has the highest sighting rate for Gilded Hummingbird in Iguazú National Park in our monthly data.