White-bearded Helmetcrest
Oxypogon lindenii
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À propos
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,4 cm | 5.7 in |
| Poids | 4,8 g | 0.17 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Berylline Hummingbird: males with iridescent beryl-green gorget and head; metallic green; rufous wings; females duller with spotted throat
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
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.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 35-38 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Soft, melodic ascending call; gentle pure tones rising gradually in unhurried musical sequence at forest edge.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Oxypogon |
| Espèces | Oxypogon lindenii |
Distribution
White-bearded Helmetcrest has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family