Green-bearded Helmetcrest

Oxypogon guerinii (Boissonneau, 1840)

11–13 cmLength4.8 gWeight

The green-bearded helmetcrest (Oxypogon guerinii) is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Colombia

Least Concern

Where and when it's recorded

Busiest months: January · Most records: Colombia

Green-bearded Helmetcrest has been recorded at 5 of the 8,276 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

PNN Sumapaz – Laguna ChisacáColombia918 records
RFP Bosque Oriental de Bogotá – Cerro MonserrateColombia2 records
Jardin Botánico José Celestino MutisColombia1 record

More places

Jardín EncantadoColombia1 record
Parque Natural ChicaqueColombia1 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 green-bearded helmetcrest (Oxypogon guerinii) is a 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 Green-bearded Helmetcrest?

The Green-bearded Helmetcrest is about 11–13 cm long and weighs around 4.8 g.

Where does the Green-bearded Helmetcrest live?

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

When is the best time to see the Green-bearded Helmetcrest?

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

Is the Green-bearded Helmetcrest endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Green-bearded Helmetcrest as Least Concern.

What does the Green-bearded Helmetcrest eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Green-bearded 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: Least Concern

More measurements

Wing: 70 mm
Tail: 55 mm
Bill: 13 mm
Tarsus: 7 mm

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

Range

South America: eastern Colombia

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Order: Apodiformes
Family: Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus: Oxypogon

Other birds in the genus Oxypogon

Buffy HelmetcrestOxypogon stuebelii

Blue-bearded HelmetcrestOxypogon cyanolaemus

White-bearded HelmetcrestOxypogon lindenii

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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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