Buffy Helmetcrest
Oxypogon stuebelii
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| 翼開長 | 11.1 cm | 4.4 in |
| 体重 | 5.4 g | 0.19 oz |
識別
羽毛
Purple-chested Hummingbird: males with brilliant iridescent violet-purple breast; metallic green above; females green with spotted below
Habitat & Range
分布域
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.
保全状況
鳴き声
さえずり
Pure, sustained flute-like tone; single clear note held steadily then fading, warm and round in quiet forest shade.
分類学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Oxypogon |
| 種 | Oxypogon stuebelii |
Distribution
Buffy Helmetcrest has been recorded in 1 countries.
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