Black-hooded Sunbeam
Aglaeactis pamela
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aglaeactis-pamela"></birdfyi-bird>The Black-hooded Sunbeam (Aglaeactis pamela) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 5.5 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to the Andes of Bolivia at 2,500-3,500 m. Males have a distinctive black hood contrasting with iridescent coppery body. Nectarivore of montane cloud forest edges and scrub. A Bolivian endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 13,6 cm | 5.4 in |
| Peso | 5,5 g | 0.19 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to Bolivia in high Andean puna of Cochabamba and La Paz at 3,200–4,600 m elevation.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Bolivian high-altitude scrub; forages at Chuquiraga and Ericaceae. Catches small insects opportunistically.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Deep, resonant churring with hollow quality; prolonged low buzzing trill carrying well through Andean scrub habitat.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Aglaeactis |
| Especies | Aglaeactis pamela |
Distribution
Black-hooded Sunbeam has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family