Velvet-browed Brilliant

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Norway and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (hayvan)

Phylum

Chordata (Kordalılar)

Class

Aves (kuş)

Order

Apodiformes (Ebabiller)

Family

Trochilidae

Genus

Heliodoxa

Species

Heliodoxa xanthogonys (Velvet-browed Brilliant)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ミドリビタイテリハチドリ

Chinese 黑眉輝蜂鳥

Spanish Brillante de tepuy

French Brillant à couronne verte

German Grüner Brillantkolibri

Portuguese brilhante-veludo

Russian Бурый бриллиант

Similar Species in Heliodoxa

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Black-throated Brilliant

Heliodoxa schreibersii

Least Concern

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Empress Brilliant

Heliodoxa imperatrix

Least Concern

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Fawn-breasted Brilliant

Heliodoxa rubinoides

Least Concern

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Green-crowned Brilliant

Heliodoxa jacula

Least Concern

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Gould's Jewelfront

Heliodoxa aurescens

Least Concern

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Pink-throated Brilliant

Heliodoxa gularis

Vulnerable

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Rufous-webbed Brilliant

Heliodoxa branickii

Least Concern

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Violet-fronted Brilliant

Heliodoxa leadbeateri

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Velvet-browed Brilliant?

The scientific name of Velvet-browed Brilliant is Heliodoxa xanthogonys. It belongs to the genus Heliodoxa.

What is the conservation status of Velvet-browed Brilliant?

Velvet-browed Brilliant (Heliodoxa xanthogonys) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Velvet-browed Brilliant live?

Velvet-browed Brilliant is found in Distributed across Norway and Venezuela.. Countries include Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Velvet-browed Brilliant belong to?

Velvet-browed Brilliant (Heliodoxa xanthogonys) belongs to the genus Heliodoxa, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Velvet-browed Brilliant endangered?

No, Velvet-browed Brilliant (Heliodoxa xanthogonys) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Velvet-browed Brilliant belong to?

Velvet-browed Brilliant (Heliodoxa xanthogonys) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hayvan).

What are the closest relatives of Velvet-browed Brilliant?

The closest relatives of Velvet-browed Brilliant in the genus Heliodoxa include Black-throated Brilliant, Empress Brilliant, Fawn-breasted Brilliant, Green-crowned Brilliant, Gould's Jewelfront.