Black-hooded Sunbeam

Aglaeactis pamela (d'Orbigny, 1838)

5.5 gWeight

The black-hooded sunbeam (Aglaeactis pamela) is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae.

Busiest months: September · Most records: Bolivia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Black-hooded Sunbeam has been recorded at 7 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Southern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

AstillerosBolivia20 records
Tablas Monte AreaBolivia17 records
Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia6 records

More places

Chuspipata – upper Old Coroico Rd.Bolivia5 records
Siberia CrossroadsBolivia3 records
Chapare Region – Miguelito Substation Rd.Bolivia3 records
Cerro TunariBolivia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Bolivia

eBird records via GBIF up to 2024-12-31. A record means someone listed it; more records partly mean more birders, not more birds.

About

The black-hooded sunbeam (Aglaeactis pamela) is a species of hummingbird in the "brilliants", tribe Heliantheini in subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Bolivia.

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Questions

How big is the Black-hooded Sunbeam?

The Black-hooded Sunbeam weighs around 5.5 g.

Where does the Black-hooded Sunbeam live?

Its breeding range: South America: Bolivia. It is most often recorded in Bolivia.

When is the best time to see the Black-hooded Sunbeam?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in September (Southern Hemisphere).

Is the Black-hooded Sunbeam endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Black-hooded Sunbeam as Least Concern.

What does the Black-hooded Sunbeam eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Black-hooded Sunbeam in?

It belongs to the family Hummingbirds (Trochilidae), order Apodiformes.

At a glance

Weight: 5.5 g
Habitat: Shrubland
Diet: Nectar
Lifestyle: Feeds in the air
Migration: Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 68 mm
Tail: 41 mm
Bill: 22 mm
Tarsus: 8 mm

Averages from the AVONET dataset; length from field guides where available.

Range

South America: Bolivia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Apodiformes
Family: Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus: Aglaeactis

Other birds in the genus Aglaeactis

Shining SunbeamAglaeactis cupripennis

White-tufted SunbeamAglaeactis castelnaudii

Purple-backed SunbeamAglaeactis aliciae

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Fiery TopazTopaza pyra

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Black JacobinFlorisuga fusca

White-tipped SicklebillEutoxeres aquila

Buff-tailed SicklebillEutoxeres condamini

Saw-billed HermitRamphodon naevius

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