Purple-backed Sunbeam
Aglaeactis aliciae
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<birdfyi-bird slug="aglaeactis-aliciae"></birdfyi-bird>The Purple-backed Sunbeam (Aglaeactis aliciae) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 16.2 cm and a weight of 7.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Vulnerable.
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紫背辉蜂鸟（Aglaeactis aliciae），体长12-13厘米，特产于秘鲁北部安第斯山脉一小片区域，海拔2,900至3,700米。属蜂鸟科（Trochilidae），背部具闪光紫色斑块，分布极为局限，受到保护关注。
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| 翼展 | 16.2 cm | 6.4 in |
| 体重 | 7.4 g | 0.26 oz |
Habitat & Range
分布范围
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.
保护状况
声音
鸣唱
Sharp, buzzy chip followed by rapid trill; emphatic onset launching into rough cascading notes typical of sunbeam.
分类学
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| 目 | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| 科 | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Aglaeactis |
| 物种 | Aglaeactis aliciae |
Distribution
Purple-backed Sunbeam has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Other species in the Trochilidae family