Green-bearded Helmetcrest

Green-bearded Helmetcrest

Oxypogon guerinii

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The green-bearded helmetcrest is a species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to Colombia.

Fun Fact

This species is now placed in the genus Oxypogon that was introduced by the English ornithologist John Gould in 1848.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on nectar at a wide variety of flowering plants but is partial to Espeletia species.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance