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Fiery Topaz
Topaza pyra (Gould, 1846)
19 cmLength12 gWeight
The fiery topaz (Topaza pyra) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.
Busiest months: February–March · Most records: Ecuador, Peru, Colombia
Where and when it's recorded
Fiery Topaz has been recorded at 17 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 4 countries and regions.
Records by month Southern Hemisphere
Where it's recorded most
- Gareno LodgeEcuador236 records
- Shiripuno LodgeEcuador141 records
- Tiputini Biodiversity StationEcuador76 records
More places
- Pueblo NuevoColombia58 records
- Amazon Conservatory of Tropical Studies Field StationPeru39 records
- ExplorNapo Lodge – Amazon Canopy WalkwayPeru37 records
- Reserva Natural PalmaríBrazil27 records
- Senda Mitú CachiveraColombia24 records
- ExplorNapo LodgePeru20 records
- Napo Wildlife Center – Añangu CreekEcuador15 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 fiery topaz (Topaza pyra) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It has brilliant iridescent plumage and resides in northern South America, where it consumes nectar and insects.
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Questions
How big is the Fiery Topaz?
The Fiery Topaz is about 19 cm long and weighs around 12 g.
Where does the Fiery Topaz live?
Its breeding range: South America: western Amazonia. It is most often recorded in Ecuador, Peru and Colombia.
When is the best time to see the Fiery Topaz?
At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in February and March (Southern Hemisphere).
Is the Fiery Topaz endangered?
The IUCN Red List classifies the Fiery Topaz as Least Concern.
What does the Fiery Topaz eat?
Main food: Nectar.
What family is the Fiery Topaz in?
It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.
At a glance
- Length
- 19 cm
- Weight
- 12 g
- Habitat
- Forest
- Diet
- Nectar
- Lifestyle
- Feeds in the air
- Migration
- Resident (barely migrates)
- Conservation
- Least Concern
More measurements
- Wing
- 76 mm
- Tail
- 70 mm
- Bill
- 30 mm
- Tarsus
- 5 mm
Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.
Range
South America: western Amazonia
Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2
Classification
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Hummingbirds Trochilidae
- Genus
- Topaza
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Hook-billed HermitGlaucis dohrnii
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Rufous-breasted HermitGlaucis hirsutus
Band-tailed BarbthroatThrenetes ruckeri
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