Aglaeactis
White-tufted sunbeam, Aglaeactis castelnaudii
Scientific classification Edit this classification
Domain: Eukaryota
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Chordata
Class: Aves
Clade: Strisores
Order: Apodiformes
Family: Trochilidae
Tribe: Heliantheini
Genus: Aglaeactis
Gould, 1848
Type species
Trochilus cupripennis[1]
Bourcier, 1843
Species

4, see text

Aglaeactis is a genus of hummingbirds in the family Trochilidae.

Species

Aglaeactis contains the following species:[2]

Image Name Common name Distribution
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

  1. ^ "Trochilidae". aviansystematics.org. The Trust for Avian Systematics. Retrieved 2023-08-05.
  2. ^ Gill, Frank; Donsker, David; Rasmussen, Pamela, eds. (July 2020). "Hummingbirds". IOC World Bird List Version 10.2. International Ornithologists' Union. Retrieved 2 January 2020.
  3. ^ 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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