Aglaeactis

Rust Red Andean Hummingbird ( Aglaeactis cupripennis )

The reflectors hummingbirds ( Aglaeactis ) are a genus of small hummingbirds, which are native to the higher regions of the Andes. They reach a length of twelve to thirteen centimeters. The males are characterized by bright violet or malachitgrüne back and Bürzelfedern. They inhabit the Páramo, evergreen mountain forests and scrub at altitudes 2500-4300 m. Their diet consists of flower nectar and insects.

System

There are four species which occur in Peru, Ecuador, Colombia and Bolivia:

  • Rust Red Andean hummingbird or Rose Schiller Hummingbird ( Aglaeactis cupripennis ) - Distribution: Colombia, Ecuador, Peru
  • Rotbrust- Andean Hummingbird Hummingbird or marmoset ( Aglaeactis castelnaudii ) - distribution: Huánuco, Pasco and Junin in central Peru.
  • White breast Andean Hummingbird Purple Hummingbird back or purple wings Hummingbird ( Aglaeactis aliciae ) - distribution: La Libertad, Peru
  • Black Belly Andean hummingbird or Pamelakolibri ( Aglaeactis pamela ) - distribution: Cordillera Real, Bolivia
John Gould Pasco Region La Libertad Region
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