White-tufted sunbeam (Aglaeactis castelnaudii)

Challacancha, Cuzco, Peru. Apr 9, 2022

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Thibaud Aronson

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This was on the Salkantay Trek, an alternative route into Machu Picchu. It's easily some of the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen (and I honestly enjoyed the trek more than Machu Picchu itself).
But since I'm not an actual trekker, the 4 day 80 km route, with 1000+ meter elevation change every day was rough.
I had my camera with me the whole time, but understandably didn't have much time for birding. This was one of only two lifers I had, but certainly a memorable one! Posted one year ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Talking about a hard-won species, not sure I'd make it to the top. Posted one year ago
2. 1. Thibaud Aronson
    
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    Thank goodness for coca leaves!
    And my kees hurt for three weeks afterwards haha Posted one year ago

The White-tufted sunbeam

The white-tufted sunbeam is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found only in Peru. Its natural habitats are subtropical or tropical moist montane forest and subtropical or tropical high-altitude shrubland.

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Similar species: Swifts And Hummingbirds

Species identified by Thibaud Aronson