| Aglaeactis | |
|---|---|
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| White-tufted sunbeam, Aglaeactis castelnaudii | |
Scientific 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 | |
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Aglaeactis is a genus of hummingbirds in the family Trochilidae.
Aglaeactis contains the following species: [2]
| Common name | Scientific name and subspecies | Range | Size and ecology | IUCN status and estimated population |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shining sunbeam | Aglaeactis cupripennis (Bourcier, 1843) Two subspecies
| Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru | Size: Habitat: Diet: | LC |
| Purple-backed sunbeam | Aglaeactis aliciae Salvin, 1896 | Peru | Size: Habitat: Diet: | VU |
| White-tufted sunbeam | Aglaeactis castelnaudii (Bourcier & Mulsant, 1848) | Peru | Size: Habitat: Diet: | LC |
| Black-hooded sunbeam | Aglaeactis pamela (d'Orbigny, 1838) | Bolivia | Size: Habitat: Diet: | LC |
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]
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