Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Anthocephala floriceps
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<birdfyi-bird slug="anthocephala-floriceps"></birdfyi-bird>The Santa Marta Blossomcrown (Anthocephala floriceps) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.7 cm and a weight of 3.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,800-3,500 m. Males have a chestnut and white crown. Nectarivore of cloud forest. A Santa Marta highland endemic. Classified as Endangered due to limited range.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.7 cm | 3.8 in |
| Weight | 3.45 g | 0.12 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta, Colombia, at 1,800-3,500 m. Found nowhere else. Classified as Endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta; feeds on highland flowers and supplements diet with small insects and spiders.
Conservation Status
Sound
Song
Melodic, rolling phrase with liquid character; warm bubbly notes tumbling loosely in pleasant sequence at forest edge.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Anthocephala |
| Species | Anthocephala floriceps |
Distribution
Santa Marta Blossomcrown has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family