Gould's Jewelfront
Heliodoxa aurescens
The Gould's Jewelfront (Heliodoxa aurescens) is a rare hummingbird found in 6 countries, weighing about 6 g. Gould's jewelfront or Gould's brilliant is a medium-sized hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.
About the Gould's Jewelfront
Gould's jewelfront or Gould's brilliant is a medium-sized hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in tropical and equatorial South America. This is an uncommon species with an unusually large range compared to the other members of Heliodoxa.
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How to identify it
H.aurescens ranges in size from 11 to 12 cm, with an average weight of about 6.2 g. This is a sexually dimorphic species with minor differences in plumage and bill lengths between sexes. Both sexes have a narrow frontlet of glittering purplish-blue which is underdeveloped in immature individuals. The bill, black to dark coloured is "unspecialised" being relatively short and straight; while the irises are brown and tarsus black. The tail is forked with the central pair of feathers bronze-green while the other tail feathers have chestnut edges and bronze-green tips.
Where it lives
Recorded as a rare visitor in Venezuela.
When to see it
The Gould's Jewelfront can be seen all year round, with peak activity in October. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Gould's Jewelfront?
- H.aurescens ranges in size from 11 to 12 cm, with an average weight of about 6.2 g. Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Gould's Jewelfront?
- The Gould's Jewelfront is a tiny sized bird weighing about 6 g.
- Where can you see a Gould's Jewelfront?
- The Gould's Jewelfront occurs in 6 countries, including Ecuador, Peru, Colombia, Brazil and Bolivia.
- What birds look similar to a Gould's Jewelfront?
- The Gould's Jewelfront is most easily confused with the Black-throated Brilliant, the Velvet-browed Brilliant and the Pink-throated Brilliant.
- Is the Gould's Jewelfront endangered?
- The Gould's Jewelfront is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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