Venezuelan Sylph
Aglaiocercus berlepschi
Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) — Hummingbirds of South America.
The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 5 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Aglaiocercus
- Species berlepschi
Quick facts
- Weight
- 5 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
Similar birds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Least Concern
Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Venezuelan Sylph is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of semi-open forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Venezuelan Sylph is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) is a member of the Trochilidae family, within the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA ne Venezuela.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 5 g, with a wing length of about 5.9 cm and a tail of around 5.5 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 4,154 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Venezuelan Sylph?
The Venezuelan Sylph is a very small bird that weighs around 5 g.
Where does the Venezuelan Sylph live?
The Venezuelan Sylph is found across South America with a range covering SA ne Venezuela, where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Venezuelan Sylph belong to?
The Venezuelan Sylph (Aglaiocercus berlepschi) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Venezuelan Sylph eat?
The Venezuelan Sylph is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Venezuelan Sylph migrate?
The Venezuelan Sylph is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Venezuelan Sylph endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
How large is the Venezuelan Sylph's range?
The Venezuelan Sylph has a mapped global range of about 4,154 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
Explore more birds
More in Trochilidae
Least Concern
Vulnerable
Least Concern
Least Concern
Vulnerable
More in Hummingbirds
Least Concern
Least Concern
Near Threatened
Not Evaluated
Least Concern
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.