The Hyacinth Visorbearer (Augastes scutatus) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family.

It is found only in Brazil. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist lowland forests and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland. It is becoming rare due to habitat loss.

Source

• BirdLife International 2004. Augastes scutatus. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007.

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