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Buffy Helmetcrest

Oxypogon stuebelii

Vulnerable
पंखों का फैलाव
11.1 cm
वजन
5.4 g
कुल
Trochilidae
गण
Caprimulgiformes

के बारे में

A small hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the central Andes of Colombia at 3,500-4,500 m. Males have a striking erect crest and buffy beard. Nectarivore of high-altitude páramo, visiting Espeletia frailejón plants. Named after the German explorer Alphons Stübel.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
पंखों का फैलाव 11.1 cm 4.4 in
वजन 5.4 g 0.19 oz

पहचान

पंख

Purple-chested Hummingbird: males with brilliant iridescent violet-purple breast; metallic green above; females green with spotted below

Habitat & Range

भौगोलिक वितरण

Endemic to the Ruiz-Tolima volcanic massif of Colombia in high páramo at 3,800–4,800 m. Locally common.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of high páramo and superparamo; visits sparse Espeletia and Chuquiraga flowers in harsh conditions. Gleans arthropods.

संरक्षण स्थिति

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

ध्वनि

गीत

Pure, sustained flute-like tone; single clear note held steadily then fading, warm and round in quiet forest shade.

वर्गिकी

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
गण Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
कुल Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Oxypogon
प्रजातियां Oxypogon stuebelii

Distribution

Buffy Helmetcrest has been recorded in 1 countries.

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उपस्थित Not recorded
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अक्सर पूछे जाने वाले प्रश्न

What does the Buffy Helmetcrest eat?
Nectarivore of high páramo and superparamo; visits sparse Espeletia and Chuquiraga flowers in harsh conditions. Gleans arthropods.
Where does the Buffy Helmetcrest live?
Endemic to the Ruiz-Tolima volcanic massif of Colombia in high páramo at 3,800–4,800 m. Locally common.
Is the Buffy Helmetcrest endangered?
The Buffy Helmetcrest has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the Buffy Helmetcrest sound like?
Pure, sustained flute-like tone; single clear note held steadily then fading, warm and round in quiet forest shade.
How big is the Buffy Helmetcrest?
The Buffy Helmetcrest has a wingspan of 11.1 cm, weight of 5.4 g.
What order and family does the Buffy Helmetcrest belong to?
The Buffy Helmetcrest (Oxypogon stuebelii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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