Ruby-topaz Hummingbird

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Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (<em>Chrysolampis mosquitus</em>) is a species of Hummingbirds (<em>Trochilidae</em>) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.

Overview

Ruby-topaz Hummingbird (Chrysolampis mosquitus) is a species of Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) in the order Swifts and Hummingbirds.

Scientific Classification

Genus: Chrysolampis; binomial: Chrysolampis mosquitus; authority: (Linnaeus, 1758).

Distribution

Breeding range: Middle America and South America.

Conservation Status

This taxon is listed as Extant (living) in the IOC World Bird List.

Remarks

Change English name of Chrysolampis mosquitus to Ruby-topaz Hummingbird.

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