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Santa Marta Blossomcrown
Anthocephala floriceps
Santa Marta Blossomcrown (Anthocephala floriceps) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The Santa Marta Blossomcrown (Anthocephala floriceps) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 3.9 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Vulnerable.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Anthocephala
- Species floriceps
Quick facts
- Weight
- 3.9 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Santa Marta Blossomcrown is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Santa Marta Blossomcrown is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Santa Marta Blossomcrown (Anthocephala floriceps) belongs to the Trochilidae family of the order Apodiformes. It is found across South America. Its distribution covers SA Santa Marta Mts. (ne Colombia).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 3.9 g, with a wing length of about 4.9 cm and a tail of around 2.9 cm.
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
The species has a mapped global range of roughly 3,066 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Santa Marta Blossomcrown?
The Santa Marta Blossomcrown is a very small bird that weighs around 3.9 g.
Where does the Santa Marta Blossomcrown live?
The Santa Marta Blossomcrown is found across South America with a range covering SA Santa Marta Mts. (ne Colombia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Santa Marta Blossomcrown belong to?
The Santa Marta Blossomcrown (Anthocephala floriceps) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Santa Marta Blossomcrown eat?
The Santa Marta Blossomcrown is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Santa Marta Blossomcrown migrate?
The Santa Marta Blossomcrown is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Santa Marta Blossomcrown endangered?
It is classified as Vulnerable on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Vulnerable species face a high risk of extinction in the wild if pressures continue.
What sound does the Santa Marta Blossomcrown make?
1 real field recording of the Santa Marta Blossomcrown can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Santa Marta Blossomcrown's range?
The Santa Marta Blossomcrown has a mapped global range of about 3,066 km².
Conservation
Every bird benefits from bird-safe windows, native plants, and keeping cats indoors. Small changes at home add up to real protection.
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Guides for this bird
Best Hummingbird Feeders
How to choose a hummingbird feeder — the two main styles compared, the right sugar-water mix, and how to keep it clean so the birds stay safe. A decision framework with the hummingbird species in the Birbs encyclopedia.
Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.