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Tolima Blossomcrown
Anthocephala berlepschi
Tolima Blossomcrown (Anthocephala berlepschi) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The Tolima Blossomcrown (Anthocephala berlepschi) 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 berlepschi
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 Tolima 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 Tolima Blossomcrown is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Tolima Blossomcrown (Anthocephala berlepschi) belongs to the Trochilidae family of the order Apodiformes. It occurs naturally across South America. Its distribution covers SA Magdalena Valley (c Colombia).
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 3.9 g, with a wing length of about 5.1 cm and a tail of around 3.3 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 8,294 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Tolima Blossomcrown?
The Tolima Blossomcrown is a very small bird that weighs around 3.9 g.
Where does the Tolima Blossomcrown live?
The Tolima Blossomcrown is found across South America with a range covering SA Magdalena Valley (c Colombia), where it is typically found in wooded and forested habitats.
What family does the Tolima Blossomcrown belong to?
The Tolima Blossomcrown (Anthocephala berlepschi) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Tolima Blossomcrown eat?
The Tolima Blossomcrown is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Tolima Blossomcrown migrate?
The Tolima Blossomcrown is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Tolima 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 Tolima Blossomcrown make?
1 real field recording of the Tolima Blossomcrown — including its call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Tolima Blossomcrown's range?
The Tolima Blossomcrown has a mapped global range of about 8,294 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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Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.