Purple-backed Sunbeam
Aglaeactis aliciae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aglaeactis-aliciae"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple-backed Sunbeam (Aglaeactis aliciae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.2 cm and a weight of 7.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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À propos
A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) endemic to a small area in the Andes of northern Peru at 2,900-3,500 m. Purple-backed with buff underparts. Nectarivore of montane scrub. Classified as Endangered due to extremely restricted range. One of Peru's rarest hummingbirds.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 16,2 cm | 6.4 in |
| Poids | 7,4 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Endemic to Peru along the Río Marañón drainage in the arid upper Andes. 2,400–3,800 m. Critically endangered.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of restricted Peruvian high puna; visits Chuquiraga and cushion-plant flowers. Gleans tiny arthropods.
Statut de conservation
Son
Chant
Sharp, buzzy chip followed by rapid trill; emphatic onset launching into rough cascading notes typical of sunbeam.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Aglaeactis |
| Espèces | Aglaeactis aliciae |
Distribution
Purple-backed Sunbeam has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family