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Blue-bearded Helmetcrest

Oxypogon cyanolaemus

Critically Endangered

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The Blue-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon cyanolaemus) is a species in the genus Oxypogon. It is currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List. Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the

Habitat & Distribution

Found across multiple habitat types including tropical and subtropical moist broadleaf forests, tropical and subtropical dry broadleaf forests, and tropical and subtropical grasslands and savannas, among 5 distinct biome types spanning the Neotropic and Oceanian realms. Populations are also found in montane and highland environments at higher elevations.

Distributed across Colombia and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.

🇨🇴 Colombia 🇳🇴 Norway

Conservation Status

CR Critically Endangered

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Oxypogon cyanolaemus (Blue-bearded Helmetcrest)

Names in Other Languages

Chinese 藍髯蜂鳥

Spanish Colibrí chivito de Santa Marta

French Colibri à barbe bleue

German Blaubart-Helmkolibri

Similar Species in Oxypogon

Green-bearded Helmetcrest

Oxypogon guerinii

Least Concern

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White-bearded Helmetcrest

Oxypogon lindenii

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Blue-bearded Helmetcrest?

The scientific name of Blue-bearded Helmetcrest is Oxypogon cyanolaemus. It belongs to the genus Oxypogon.

What is the conservation status of Blue-bearded Helmetcrest?

Blue-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon cyanolaemus) is classified as Critically Endangered by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Blue-bearded Helmetcrest live?

Blue-bearded Helmetcrest is found in Distributed across Colombia and Norway. Currently classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, this species faces significant conservation challenges across its range.. Countries include Colombia, Norway.

What family does Blue-bearded Helmetcrest belong to?

Blue-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon cyanolaemus) belongs to the genus Oxypogon, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Blue-bearded Helmetcrest endangered?

Yes, Blue-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon cyanolaemus) is classified as Critically Endangered on the IUCN Red List, which means it faces a significant risk of extinction in the wild.

What kingdom does Blue-bearded Helmetcrest belong to?

Blue-bearded Helmetcrest (Oxypogon cyanolaemus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Blue-bearded Helmetcrest?

The closest relatives of Blue-bearded Helmetcrest in the genus Oxypogon include Buffy Helmetcrest, Buffy Helmetcrest, Green-bearded Helmetcrest, White-bearded Helmetcrest.