Shining Sunbeam
Aglaeactis cupripennis
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A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in Andean cloud forests from Colombia to Bolivia at 2,500-3,800 m. Coppery-bronze plumage that shines with iridescent sunbeam-like reflections. Nectarivore of montane forest edges and páramo shrubs.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 16,3 cm | 6.4 in |
| Poids | 7,540000000000001 g | 0.27 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Colorful Puffleg: males with brilliant multicolored gorget; metallic green above; white belly; females green above; spotted below
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Widespread in Andean cloud forests and shrubby páramo from Colombia south through Ecuador and Peru to Bolivia. 2,000–4,300 m.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of high Andean páramo and puna; visits Chuquiraga, Puya, and Ericaceae flowers. Catches small insects near blooms.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-18 days. Fledging: 24-27 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Soft, sibilant twittering with silvery quality; high, airy notes cascading gently near high-altitude Polylepis flowers.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Aglaeactis |
| Espèces | Aglaeactis cupripennis |
Distribution
Shining Sunbeam has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family