White-bearded Helmetcrest
Oxypogon lindenii
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<birdfyi-bird slug="oxypogon-lindenii"></birdfyi-bird>The White-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon lindenii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (colibríes), within the order Caprimulgiformes (chotacabras y vencejos). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.4 cm and a weight of 4.8 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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A small hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the Andes of western Venezuela (Mérida and Trujillo) at 3,500-4,700 m. Males have a white beard and erect crest. Nectarivore of páramo, visiting Espeletia frailejón. A Venezuelan highland endemic.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergadura | 14,4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Peso | 4,8 g | 0.17 oz |
Habitat & Range
Distribución geográfica
Endemic to the Venezuelan Andes of Mérida in high páramo at 3,000–4,600 m. Restricted range.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore restricted to high Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta páramo. Visits sparse Espeletia blooms; supplements with arthropods.
Estado de conservación
Comportamiento y reproducción
Nidificación
Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 35-38 days.
Tamaño de la puesta
2
Sonido
Canto
Soft, melodic ascending call; gentle pure tones rising gradually in unhurried musical sequence at forest edge.
Taxonomía
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Orden | Caprimulgiformes (Chotacabras y Vencejos) |
| Familia | Trochilidae (Colibríes) |
| Genus | Oxypogon |
| Especies | Oxypogon lindenii |
Distribution
White-bearded Helmetcrest has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family