Fiery topaz

The fiery topaz is native to the tropical rainforests of the Amazon Basin and the Guiana Shield in South America. It can primarily be found in the canopy and forest edges of countries like Brazil, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela.

The male fiery topaz is famous for its brilliant, iridescent plumage, featuring a glowing golden-orange throat and a striking yellow-green crown. Females, by contrast, are much duller in color, typically displaying dark greenish-blue upperparts and a heavily speckled throat.

The fiery topaz is actually one of the largest hummingbird species in the world. When including its long, central tail feathers, an adult male can measure over 8 inches (roughly 21 centimeters) in total length.

Yes, both the fiery topaz and the crimson topaz belong to the same *Topaza* genus and share similar Amazonian jungle habitats. However, the crimson topaz is generally found further north in the Guiana Shield, while the fiery topaz has a broader range extending further into Brazil and Peru.