Tolima Blossomcrown (Anthocephala berlepschi)
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Tolima Blossomcrown

Anthocephala berlepschi Salvin, 1893

8.4 cmLength3.9 gWeight

The Tolima blossomcrown (Anthocephala berlepschi) is a Vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae.

Busiest months: January · Most records: Colombia

Vulnerable

Where and when it's recorded

Tolima Blossomcrown has been recorded at 4 of the 8,171 birding hotspots we track, in 1 country or region.

Records by month Northern Hemisphere

Where it's recorded most

  1. Ukuku Rural LodgeColombia634 records
  2. La Drymophila Nature ReserveColombia480 records
  3. El Encanto Nature ReserveColombia32 records
More places
  1. Hotel Termales del RuízColombia1 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 Tolima blossomcrown (Anthocephala berlepschi) is a Vulnerable species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to Colombia.

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Questions

How big is the Tolima Blossomcrown?

The Tolima Blossomcrown is about 8.4 cm long and weighs around 3.9 g.

Where does the Tolima Blossomcrown live?

Its breeding range: South America: Magdalena Valley (central Colombia). It is most often recorded in Colombia.

When is the best time to see the Tolima Blossomcrown?

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

Is the Tolima Blossomcrown endangered?

The IUCN Red List classifies the Tolima Blossomcrown as Vulnerable.

What does the Tolima Blossomcrown eat?

Main food: Nectar.

What family is the Tolima Blossomcrown in?

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

At a glance

Length
8.4 cm
Weight
3.9 g
Habitat
Forest
Diet
Nectar
Lifestyle
Feeds in the air
Migration
Resident (barely migrates)
Conservation
Vulnerable
More measurements
Wing
51 mm
Tail
33 mm
Bill
19 mm
Tarsus
4 mm

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

Range

South America: Magdalena Valley (central Colombia)

Breeding range, IOC World Bird List 15.2

Classification

Family
Hummingbirds Trochilidae
Genus
Anthocephala

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Tolima Blossomcrown

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