The rufous-throated sapphire (Hylocharis sapphirina) is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in Bolivia, Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, the Guianas, Peru, Venezuela and possibly Argentina and Paraguay.
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Is it venomous or poisonous?
We have no record of Rufous-throated Sapphire being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.
Easily confused with
- Chlorestes eliciae
- Chlorestes cyanus
- Hylocharis chrysura
- Chionomesa fimbriata
- Chionomesa lactea
- Amazilia tzacatl
Classification
- Kingdom
- Animalia
- Phylum
- Chordata
- Class
- Aves
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Genus
- Hylocharis
- Species
- Hylocharis sapphirina
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