Shining Sunbeam
A species of Sunbeams Scientific name : Aglaeactis cupripennis Genus : Sunbeams
Shining Sunbeam, A species of Sunbeams
Botanical name: Aglaeactis cupripennis
Genus: Sunbeams
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Description General Info
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Description
Short straight bill, male metallic dusky brown above, dark on crown and ear-coverts. Area of glittering purple on lower back becoming coppery on rump and green on uppertail coverts. Face and underparts cinnamon-rufous. Tail bronzy olive, lateral feathers with rufous on inner webs. Female similar to male except lack most of glitter on back and rump. 
Size
13 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
Shining Sunbeam primarily feeds on nectar from a variety of terrestrial flowers but also captures insects and arthropods mid-flight, showcasing its versatile feeding tactics.
Habitat
The shining Sunbeam primarily dwells in high-elevation habitats, ranging from sub-páramo to páramo ecosystems with scattered shrubbery and trees. It also inhabits upper cloud forests and semi-arid montane ridges adorned with interspersed trees. Occupying elevations of 2500-4300 meters, this species is adapted to life in the vertically stratified environments of tropical regions, from the lowest strata up to the treetops.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Distribution Area
The shinning sunbeam is indigenous to tropical regions, more specifically Ecuador, Peru, and Columbia; however, this species has different mating seasons in each of these countries. In Ecuador the mating season ranges from February to April, while in Columbia the season last from March to September, and in Peru the season only occurs biannually in November and April. The fact that all three neighboring habitats all have the month of April in common suggest that the shinning sunbeam originated from the same location and later dispersed.
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Sunbeams Species
Shining Sunbeam 
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