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Tolima Blossomcrown

Anthocephala berlepschi

Vulnerable
طول الجناح
10,3 cm
الوزن
3,45 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

حول

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Males have a rufous crown. Nectarivore of cloud forest and forest edges. Recently split from Santa Marta Blossomcrown. Classified as Critically Endangered.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 10,3 cm 4.1 in
الوزن 3,45 g 0.12 oz

التعرف

الريش

Yellow-billed Turaco: glossy dark green; brilliant white-spotted crest; yellow bill; red orbital ring; crimson flight feathers

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Classified as Critically Endangered due to tiny range.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on nectar from Andean flowers in Colombia; supplements with insects and spiders foraged near blooms.

حالة الحفاظ

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

الصوت

الغناء

Sharp, emphatic rattle with percussive onset; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
الفصيلة Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Anthocephala
الأنواع Anthocephala berlepschi

Distribution

Tolima Blossomcrown has been recorded in 2 countries.

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موجود Not recorded
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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Tolima Blossomcrown eat?
Feeds on nectar from Andean flowers in Colombia; supplements with insects and spiders foraged near blooms.
Where does the Tolima Blossomcrown live?
Endemic to the Central Andes of Colombia at 1,600-2,400 m. Classified as Critically Endangered due to tiny range.
Is the Tolima Blossomcrown endangered?
The Tolima Blossomcrown has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the Tolima Blossomcrown sound like?
Sharp, emphatic rattle with percussive onset; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst.
How big is the Tolima Blossomcrown?
The Tolima Blossomcrown has a wingspan of 10.3 cm, weight of 3.45 g.
What order and family does the Tolima Blossomcrown belong to?
The Tolima Blossomcrown (Anthocephala berlepschi) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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