Andean blossomcrown

Andean blossomcrown
Scientific classification
Kingdom:Animalia
Phylum:Chordata
Class:Aves
Order:Apodiformes
Family:Trochilidae
Genus:Anthocephala
Species: A. berlepschi
Binomial name
Anthocephala berlepschi
(Salvin, 1893)

The Andean blossomcrown (Anthocephala berlepschi) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae.

It is found only in Colombia. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It is threatened by habitat loss.

References

    • South American Classification Committee (March 31, 2015). "Proposal (#654) to South American Classification Committee – Elevate the subspecies Anthocephala floriceps floriceps and A. f. berlepschi to species rank". Retrieved March 31, 2015.


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