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Fiery Topaz (Topaza pyra)

SourceHector Bottai · Wikimedia Commons

BS-0103

Fiery Topaz

Topaza pyra

Fiery Topaz adult males have a black head and predominantly iridescent coppery-red to orange-red body plumage, contrasting with a golden-green throat. Metallic sheen characterizes the back and breast, while the dark wings contrast with a long tail bearing two greatly elongated feathers that cross near their bases. A distinct black border frames the iridescent throat patch, separating its green and gold hues from the reddish breast.

Family
Trochilidae
Region
South America
Range
South America
Habitat
Rainforest
Dominant color
Orange
Conservation status
Least Concern

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