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White-tufted Sunbeam

Aglaeactis castelnaudii

Near Threatened
翼開長
14.8 cm
体重
7.35 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

について

A medium-sized hummingbird (12-13 cm) found in the Andes of Peru and Bolivia at 2,700-4,000 m. Coppery plumage with white breast tufts visible during courtship display. Nectarivore of montane scrub and Polylepis woodland. A Peruvian-Bolivian endemic.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
翼開長 14.8 cm 5.8 in
体重 7.35 g 0.26 oz

識別

羽毛

Golden-breasted Puffleg: males with glittering golden-green gorget; metallic bronze-green above; females green above; spotted below

Habitat & Range

分布域

Endemic to Peru in high Andean puna and scrub, primarily in the Apurímac and Ayacucho regions. 3,200–5,000 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore of Peruvian high-altitude scrub; forages at Chuquiraga and Ericaceae blooms. Supplements with small arthropods.

保全状況

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

鳴き声

さえずり

Melodic, pure ascending phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in quiet musical sequence at high altitude.

分類学

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Aglaeactis
Aglaeactis castelnaudii

Distribution

White-tufted Sunbeam has been recorded in 1 countries.

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生息あり Not recorded
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よくある質問

What does the White-tufted Sunbeam eat?
Nectarivore of Peruvian high-altitude scrub; forages at Chuquiraga and Ericaceae blooms. Supplements with small arthropods.
Where does the White-tufted Sunbeam live?
Endemic to Peru in high Andean puna and scrub, primarily in the Apurímac and Ayacucho regions. 3,200–5,000 m.
Is the White-tufted Sunbeam endangered?
The White-tufted Sunbeam has a conservation status of Near Threatened.
What does the White-tufted Sunbeam sound like?
Melodic, pure ascending phrase; clear flute-like tones rising smoothly in quiet musical sequence at high altitude.
How big is the White-tufted Sunbeam?
The White-tufted Sunbeam has a wingspan of 14.8 cm, weight of 7.35 g.
What order and family does the White-tufted Sunbeam belong to?
The White-tufted Sunbeam (Aglaeactis castelnaudii) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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