Aglaeactis
| Aglaeactis | |
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| File:Aglaeactis castelneaui - Gould.jpg | |
| White-tufted sunbeam, Aglaeactis castelnaudii | |
| Scientific classification Edit this classification | |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Class: | Aves |
| Clade: | Strisores |
| Order: | Apodiformes |
| Family: | Trochilidae |
| Tribe: | Heliantheini |
| Genus: | Aglaeactis Gould, 1848 |
| Type species | |
| Trochilus cupripennis[1] Bourcier, 1843
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| Species | |
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Aglaeactis is a genus of hummingbirds in the family Trochilidae.
Species
[edit | edit source]Aglaeactis contains the following species:[2]
| Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining sunbeam
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Aglaeactis cupripennis (Bourcier, 1843) Two subspecies
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Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru Map of range |
Size: 12 to 13 cm (4.7 to 5.1 in) long. Males weigh 7.6 to 8.1 g (0.27 to 0.29 oz) and females 6.9 to 7.5 g (0.24 to 0.26 oz) Habitat: Diet: |
LC
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| Purple-backed sunbeam | Aglaeactis aliciae Salvin, 1896 |
Peru Map of range |
Size: Habitat: Diet: |
VU
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| White-tufted sunbeam | Aglaeactis castelnaudii (Bourcier & Mulsant, 1848) |
Peru Map of range |
Size: 12 cm in height and weighs 7- 8.5 g. Habitat: Diet: |
LC
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| Black-hooded sunbeam
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Aglaeactis pamela (d'Orbigny, 1838) |
Bolivia Map of range |
Size: 12 cm (4.7 in) long including its 15 mm (0.59 in) straight black bill. Males weigh about 5.2 g (0.18 oz) and females 5.8 g (0.20 oz). Habitat: Diet: |
LC
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Territories
[edit | edit source]Shining sunbeam territories are characterized by highly utilized central core areas with high overall use, but low foraging activity. These territories are usually those associated with structural complexity like canopy coverings, vegetation densities, and ideal nesting/roosting sites. High canopy heights and adequate vegetation densities allow these hummingbirds to effectively transmit auditory and visual signals. More exposed and elevated perches are usually favored. These birds pick the most ideal territories to avoid predators and defend their territories.[3]
References
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