Hyacinth Visorbearer

Augastes scutatus (Temminck, 1824)

8–9.9 cmLength3 gWeight

The hyacinth visorbearer (Augastes scutatus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: October · Most records: Brazil

Hyacinth Visorbearer has been recorded at 2 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

Santuário do Caraça – apenas para listas históricasBrazil106 records
Botumirim – Reserva Natural Rolinha-do-planaltoBrazil24 records

Countries and regions with the most records

Brazil

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 hyacinth visorbearer (Augastes scutatus) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is endemic to Brazil.

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Questions

How big is the Hyacinth Visorbearer?

The Hyacinth Visorbearer is about 8–9.9 cm long and weighs around 3 g.

Where does the Hyacinth Visorbearer live?

Its breeding range: South America: southeastern Brazil. It is most often recorded in Brazil.

When is the best time to see the Hyacinth Visorbearer?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in October (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Hyacinth Visorbearer endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Hyacinth Visorbearer as Least Concern.

What does the Hyacinth Visorbearer eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Hyacinth Visorbearer in?

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

At a glance

Length: 8–9.9 cm
Weight: 3 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Nectar
Lifestyle: Feeds in the air
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 53 mm
Tail: 33 mm
Bill: 18 mm
Tarsus: 4 mm

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

Range

South America: southeastern Brazil

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Apodiformes
Family: Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus: Augastes

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