About the Blue-bearded Helmetcrest
The blue-bearded helmetcrest is an Endangered species of hummingbird in the "coquettes", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of northern Colombia.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Apodiformes |
| Family | Hummingbirds (Trochilidae) |
| Species | Oxypogon cyanolaemus |
| Species Codes | bubhel1, BBHE |
| Conservation | EN Endangered |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Blue-bearded Helmetcrest belong to?
The Blue-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon cyanolaemus) belongs to the Hummingbirds family (Trochilidae), in the order Apodiformes.
What is the conservation status of the Blue-bearded Helmetcrest?
The Blue-bearded Helmetcrest is classified as "Endangered" (EN) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Blue-bearded Helmetcrest?
The blue-bearded helmetcrest is an Endangered species of hummingbird in the \"coquettes\", tribe Lesbiini of subfamily Lesbiinae. It is endemic to the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta of northern Colombia....
Where can I report a Blue-bearded Helmetcrest sighting?
You can log sightings of Blue-bearded Helmetcrest on eBird (ebird.org) using species code bubhel1, or on iNaturalist.
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