Green-bearded Helmetcrest
Oxypogon guerinii
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A small hummingbird (11-12 cm) endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia at 3,500-4,500 m. Males have a green beard and erect crest. Nectarivore of páramo and treeline habitats, visiting Espeletia and Ericaceae. A Colombian endemic of high-altitude páramo.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Размах крыльев | 14,1 cm | 5.6 in |
| Масса | 5,175000000000001 g | 0.18 oz |
Идентификация
Оперение
Blue-tailed Hummingbird (alt): males with glittering blue-tipped gorget; metallic green above; blue tail; females green above with spots
Habitat & Range
Географический ареал
Endemic to the eastern Andes of Colombia in high páramo at 3,200–4,800 m elevation. Locally common.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of Colombian páramo; forages at frailejón (Espeletia) and cushion plants. Catches small insects near rosettes.
Охранный статус
Поведение и размножение
Гнездование
Incubation: 21-23 days. Fledging: 25-28 days.
Размер кладки
2
Звук
Пение
Sharp, high-pitched squeak with penetrating quality; sudden emphatic note given repeatedly near active feeding territory.
Таксономия
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Отряд | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Семейство | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Oxypogon |
| Виды | Oxypogon guerinii |
Distribution
Green-bearded Helmetcrest has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family