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Crimson Topaz
Topaza pella (Linnaeus, 1758)
13–14 cmLength12 gWeight
The crimson topaz (Topaza pella) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.
Busiest months: January, March and October–November · Most records: Guyana, Suriname, Brazil
Where and when it's recorded
Crimson Topaz has been recorded at 35 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 5 countries and regions.
Records by month Northern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Rio Azul Jungle LodgeBrazil221 records
- Fredberg – Zintete LodgeSuriname207 records
- Atta Lodge / Iwokrama Canopy WalkwayGuyana187 records
More places
- Atta Rainforest LodgeGuyana39 records
- RF de Imataca – Campamento Río GrandeVenezuela39 records
- Iwokrama River LodgeGuyana35 records
- Parque Ecológico de GunmaBrazil31 records
- Circuit Roche BateauFrench Guiana26 records
- Camp BonaventureFrench Guiana26 records
- Kabalebo Nature ResortSuriname22 records
Countries and regions with the most records
eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.
About
The crimson topaz (Topaza pella) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Brazil, French Guiana, Guyana, Suriname, and Venezuela.
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Questions
How big is the Crimson Topaz?
The Crimson Topaz is about 13–14 cm long and weighs around 12 g.
Where does the Crimson Topaz live?
Its breeding range: South America: northeastern Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Guyana, Suriname and Brazil.
When is the best time to see the Crimson Topaz?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in January, March, October and November (Northern Hemisphere).
Is the Crimson Topaz endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Crimson Topaz as Least Concern.
What does the Crimson Topaz eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Crimson Topaz in?
It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 13–14 cm
- Weight
- 12 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 75 mm
- Tail
- 74 mm
- Bill
- 30 mm
- Tarsus
- 6 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: northeastern Amazonia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Hummingbirds Trochilidae
- Genus
- Topaza
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Saw-billed HermitRamphodon naevius
Hook-billed HermitGlaucis dohrnii
Bronzy HermitGlaucis aeneus
Rufous-breasted HermitGlaucis hirsutus
Band-tailed BarbthroatThrenetes ruckeri
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