Buffy Helmetcrest (Oxypogon stuebelii)
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Buffy Helmetcrest

Oxypogon stuebelii Meyer, AB, 1884

11–13 cmLength4.8 gWeight

The buffy helmetcrest (Oxypogon stuebelii) is a Vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.

Busiest months: November · Most records: Colombia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Buffy Helmetcrest has been recorded at 7 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. PNN Los Nevados - Centro de Visitantes BrisasColombia2,377 records
  2. Bosque de San Carlos/La VirginiaColombia238 records
  3. Hotel Termales del RuízColombia76 records
More places
  1. Giles Fuertesi Proaves ReserveColombia4 records
  2. Hacienda El BosqueColombia2 records
  3. Finca CortaderalColombia1 record
  4. Parque Regional Ucumari – El CedralColombia1 record

Countries and regions with the most records

Colombia

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 buffy helmetcrest (Oxypogon stuebelii) is a Vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Buffy Helmetcrest?

The Buffy Helmetcrest is about 11–13 cm long and weighs around 4.8 g.

Where does the Buffy Helmetcrest live?

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

When is the best time to see the Buffy Helmetcrest?

At the hotspots we track, it is recorded most in November (Northern Hemisphere).

Is the Buffy Helmetcrest endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Buffy Helmetcrest as Vulnerable.

What does the Buffy Helmetcrest eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Buffy Helmetcrest in?

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

At a glance

Length
11–13 cm
Weight
4.8 g
Habitat
Shrubland
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Perches in trees
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
56 mm
Tail
53 mm
Bill
13 mm
Tarsus
6 mm

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

Range

South America: central Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Oxypogon

Other birds in the genus Oxypogon

Blue-bearded HelmetcrestBlue-bearded HelmetcrestOxypogon cyanolaemusWhite-bearded HelmetcrestWhite-bearded HelmetcrestOxypogon lindeniiGreen-bearded HelmetcrestGreen-bearded HelmetcrestOxypogon gueriniiCrimson TopazCrimson TopazTopaza pellaFiery TopazFiery TopazTopaza pyraWhite-necked JacobinWhite-necked JacobinFlorisuga mellivoraBlack JacobinBlack JacobinFlorisuga fuscaWhite-tipped SicklebillWhite-tipped SicklebillEutoxeres aquilaBuff-tailed SicklebillBuff-tailed SicklebillEutoxeres condaminiSaw-billed HermitSaw-billed HermitRamphodon naevius
Buffy Helmetcrest

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