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==Taxonomy== | ==Taxonomy== | ||
| − | Three subspecies are recognized | + | Three subspecies are recognized<sup>[[#References|[1]]]</sup>: |
| + | * ''P.c. cyanopterus'' - E Andes of n-c [[Colombia]] | ||
| + | * ''P.c. caeruleus'' - C Andes of [[Colombia]] to extreme sw Andes | ||
| + | * ''P.c. peruvianus'' - Andes of [[Ecuador]], [[Peru]] and n [[Bolivia]] | ||
==Habitat== | ==Habitat== | ||
Shrubby borders of high-altitude temperate forests areas. | Shrubby borders of high-altitude temperate forests areas. | ||
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==Behaviour== | ==Behaviour== | ||
Fast, direct flight. Feeds at flowers either from hover or perch. Is attracted to feeders. | Fast, direct flight. Feeds at flowers either from hover or perch. Is attracted to feeders. | ||
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| + | ==References== | ||
| + | # Clements, James F. 2007. ''The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World''. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019 | ||
==External Links== | ==External Links== | ||
{{GSearch|Pterophanes+cyanopterus}} | {{GSearch|Pterophanes+cyanopterus}} | ||
| − | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Pterophanes | + | [[Category:Birds]] [[Category:Pterophanes]] |
Revision as of 01:46, 5 May 2009
- Pterophanes cyanopterus
Identification
A very large (15.5cm., 6in.) hummingbird. Long (30mm) bill with slight upturn. Male is irridescent green above; blue-green below. Wings blue. Small white post-ocular spot. Female has browner crown, less intense coloration in general, and rufous breast with speckled green flanks. This is the largest hummingbird in its habitat (the Giant Hummingbird does not come to such humid areas).
Distribution
Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru between 3000 and 3600m in elevation.
Taxonomy
Three subspecies are recognized[1]:
- P.c. cyanopterus - E Andes of n-c Colombia
- P.c. caeruleus - C Andes of Colombia to extreme sw Andes
- P.c. peruvianus - Andes of Ecuador, Peru and n Bolivia
Habitat
Shrubby borders of high-altitude temperate forests areas.
Behaviour
Fast, direct flight. Feeds at flowers either from hover or perch. Is attracted to feeders.
References
- Clements, James F. 2007. The Clements Checklist of Birds of the World. 6th ed., with updates to October 2007. Ithaca: Cornell University Press. ISBN 9780801445019
