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Purple-backed Sunbeam

Aglaeactis aliciae

Vulnerable
翼展
16.2 cm
体重
7.4 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

关于

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

识别

羽毛

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

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

Vulnerable
IUCN Red List

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
Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Aglaeactis
物种 Aglaeactis aliciae

Distribution

Purple-backed Sunbeam has been recorded in 1 countries.

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出现 Not recorded
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常见问题

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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