Ruby-topaz Hummingbird
- Score
- 1.2158542
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Tail Shape
- forked
- Wing Shape
- pointed
Why it matters
The Ruby-topaz hummingbird is prized by collectors and bird enthusiasts alike for its dramatic, dual-colored throat, which reflects brilliant shades of ruby red and golden topaz depending on the light. Its distinctively pointed wings and deeply forked tail are evolutionary adaptations that allow for the high-speed, agile flight characteristic of this species throughout its range in tropical South America.
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