White-tufted Sunbeam
Aglaeactis castelnaudii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aglaeactis-castelnaudii"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tufted Sunbeam (Aglaeactis castelnaudii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.8 cm and a weight of 7.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.
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About
A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia at 2,700-4,000 m. Coppery plumage with white breast tufts visible during courtship display. Nectarivore of montane scrub and Polylepis woodland. A Peruvian-Bolivian endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 14.8 cm | 5.8 in |
| Weight | 7.35 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to Peru in high Andean puna and scrub, primarily in the Apurímac and Ayacucho regions. 3,200–5,000 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Peruvian high-altitude scrub; forages at Chuquiraga and Ericaceae blooms. Supplements with small arthropods.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Melodic, pure ascending phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in quiet musical sequence at high altitude.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Aglaeactis |
| Species | Aglaeactis castelnaudii |
Distribution
White-tufted Sunbeam has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family