Tolima Blossomcrown
Anthocephala berlepschi
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 10,3 cm | 4.1 in |
| Peso | 3,45 g | 0.12 oz |
Identificación
Plumaje
Yellow-billed Turaco: glossy dark green; brilliant white-spotted crest; yellow bill; red orbital ring; crimson flight feathers
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
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.
Estado de conservación
Sonido
Canto
Sharp, emphatic rattle with percussive onset; rapid dry notes erupting suddenly in brief forceful burst.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Anthocephala |
| Especies | Anthocephala berlepschi |
Distribution
Tolima Blossomcrown has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family