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White-tufted Sunbeam

Aglaeactis castelnaudii

Near Threatened
翼展
14.8 cm
体重
7.35 g
Trochilidae
Caprimulgiformes

The White-tufted Sunbeam (Aglaeactis castelnaudii) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.8 cm and a weight of 7.3 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Near Threatened.

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铜紫辉蜂鸟(Aglaeactis castelnaudii),体长12-13厘米,分布于秘鲁和玻利维亚安第斯山脉,海拔2,700至4,000米。属蜂鸟科(Trochilidae),背部具铜紫色辉光,是高安第斯特有种。

Physical Description

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

Habitat & Range

分布范围

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.

保护状况

Near Threatened
IUCN Red List

声音

鸣唱

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

分类学

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

Distribution

White-tufted Sunbeam has been recorded in 1 countries.

出现 Not recorded

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常见问题

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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