Blossomcrown

Blossomcrown
Santa Marta blossomcrown (Anthocephala floriceps)
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Apodiformes
Family:Trochilidae
Subfamily:Trochilinae
Genus:Anthocephala
Cabanis & Hiene, 1860
Species

2, see text

The two blossomcrowns comprise the genus Anthocephala. They were formerly considered conspecific. The SACC accepted both as distinct species in 2015. The two species are:

References

  • South American Classification Committee (June 16, 2015). "Proposal (#669) to South American Classification Committee – English names of the Blossomcrowns". Retrieved July 18, 2015.


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