Aglaeactis
Aglaeactis is a genus of hummingbirds in the family Trochilidae.
| Aglaeactis | |
|---|---|
 | |
| White-tufted sunbeam, Aglaeactis castelnaudii | |
Scientific classification  | |
| Domain: | Eukaryota |
| Kingdom: | Animalia |
| Phylum: | Chordata |
| Clade: | Dinosauria |
| Class: | Aves |
| Clade: | Strisores |
| Order: | Apodiformes |
| Family: | Trochilidae |
| Tribe: | Heliantheini |
| Genus: | Aglaeactis Gould, 1848 |
| Type species | |
| Trochilus cupripennis[1] Bourcier, 1843 | |
| Species | |
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4, see text | |
It contains the following species:[2]
| Image | Name | Common name | Distribution |
|---|---|---|---|
.jpg.webp) | Aglaeactis cupripennis | Shining sunbeam | Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru |
| Aglaeactis aliciae | Purple-backed sunbeam | Peru | |
| Aglaeactis castelnaudii | White-tufted sunbeam | Peru | |
| Aglaeactis pamela | Black-hooded sunbeam | Bolivia | |
Territories
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
- "Trochilidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
- Gill, Frank; Donsker, David; Rasmussen, Pamela, eds. (July 2020). "Hummingbirds". IOC World Bird List Version 10.2. International Ornithologists' Union. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
- Pavan, Lucas (2020). "Patterns of territorial space use by Shining Sunbeams (Aglaeactis cupripennis), tropical montane hummingbirds". Journal of Field Ornithology. 91: 1–12. doi:10.1111/jofo.12321. S2CID 212807392.
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