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Purple-backed Sunbeam

Aglaeactis aliciae

Vulnerable
Rentang Sayap
16,2 cm
Berat
7,4 g
Famili
Trochilidae
Ordo
Caprimulgiformes

Tentang

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
Rentang Sayap 16,2 cm 6.4 in
Berat 7,4 g 0.26 oz

Identifikasi

Bulu

Blue-capped Puffleg: males with brilliant blue cap and gorget; metallic green body; white leg puffs; females green above; spotted

Habitat & Range

Rentang Geografis

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.

Status Konservasi

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

Suara

Kicauan

Sharp, buzzy chip followed by rapid trill; emphatic onset launching into rough cascading notes typical of sunbeam.

Taksonomi

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordo Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famili Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Aglaeactis
Spesies Aglaeactis aliciae

Distribution

Purple-backed Sunbeam has been recorded in 1 countries.

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Pertanyaan yang Sering Diajukan

What does the Purple-backed Sunbeam eat?
Nectarivore of restricted Peruvian high puna; visits Chuquiraga and cushion-plant flowers. Gleans tiny arthropods.
Where does the Purple-backed Sunbeam live?
Endemic to Peru along the Río Marañón drainage in the arid upper Andes. 2,400–3,800 m. Critically endangered.
Is the Purple-backed Sunbeam endangered?
The Purple-backed Sunbeam has a conservation status of Vulnerable.
What does the Purple-backed Sunbeam sound like?
Sharp, buzzy chip followed by rapid trill; emphatic onset launching into rough cascading notes typical of sunbeam.
How big is the Purple-backed Sunbeam?
The Purple-backed Sunbeam has a wingspan of 16.2 cm, weight of 7.4 g.
What order and family does the Purple-backed Sunbeam belong to?
The Purple-backed Sunbeam (Aglaeactis aliciae) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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