
White-bearded Helmetcrest
A species of Bearded helmetcrests Scientific name : Oxypogon lindenii Genus : Bearded helmetcrests
White-bearded Helmetcrest, A species of Bearded helmetcrests
Botanical name: Oxypogon lindenii
Genus: Bearded helmetcrests
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Description

The white-bearded helmetcrest (Oxypogon lindenii) is a species of hummingbird found in northwestern Venezuela. The IUCN Red List has classed the species as Least Concern in July 2014. The white-bearded helmetcrest was formerly considered to be a subspecies of what was known as the bearded helmetcrest (Oxypogon guerinii). The white-bearded helmetcrest was promoted to species status when the bearded helmetcrest was split into four species based on a study of biometric and plumage data published in 2013. The nominate subspecies was renamed the green-bearded helmetcrest.

Nest Placement
Cliff
Dite type
Herbivorous


General Info

Feeding Habits
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Scientific Classification

Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Bearded helmetcrests Species
White-bearded Helmetcrest