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Brazilian Ruby
Heliodoxa rubricauda
Brazilian Ruby (Heliodoxa rubricauda) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The Brazilian Ruby (Heliodoxa rubricauda) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. The IUCN Red List lists it as Least Concern.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Widespread and abundant — not currently at risk.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Heliodoxa
- Species rubricauda
Quick facts
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
Biology & behaviour
The Brazilian Ruby (Heliodoxa rubricauda) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA se Brazil.
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern. That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the Brazilian Ruby live?
The Brazilian Ruby is found across South America with a range covering SA se Brazil.
What family does the Brazilian Ruby belong to?
The Brazilian Ruby (Heliodoxa rubricauda) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
Is the Brazilian Ruby endangered?
The IUCN Red List currently assesses it as Least Concern That category covers species that remain widespread and reasonably abundant in the wild.
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Best Hummingbird Feeders
How to choose a hummingbird feeder — the two main styles compared, the right sugar-water mix, and how to keep it clean so the birds stay safe. A decision framework with the hummingbird species in the Birbs encyclopedia.
Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.