Hooded Visorbearer (Augastes lumachella)
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Hooded Visorbearer

Augastes lumachella (Lesson, RP, 1839)

8.3–10 cmLength4 gWeight

The hooded visorbearer (Augastes lumachella) is a small species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

Near Threatened

Where and when it's recorded

No records at the public birding hotspots we track. It may be rare, remote, or its locations protected.

About

The hooded visorbearer (Augastes lumachella) is a small species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. Endemic to the east Brazilian state of Bahia, it is found only at higher altitudes in the Chapada Diamantina region. The species is sexually dimorphic.

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Questions

How big is the Hooded Visorbearer?

The Hooded Visorbearer is about 8.3–10 cm long and weighs around 4 g.

Where does the Hooded Visorbearer live?

Its breeding range: South America: eastern Brazil.

Is the Hooded Visorbearer endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Hooded Visorbearer as Near Threatened.

What does the Hooded Visorbearer eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Hooded Visorbearer in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Length
8.3–10 cm
Weight
4 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Near Threatened
More measurements
Wing
60 mm
Tail
36 mm
Bill
21 mm
Tarsus
5 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: eastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Augastes

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Hooded Visorbearer

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