Violet-tailed Sylph

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (حيوانات)

Phylum

Chordata (حبليات)

Class

Aves (طيور)

Order

Apodiformes (سماميات)

Family

Trochilidae

Genus

Aglaiocercus

Species

Aglaiocercus coelestis (Violet-tailed Sylph)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ムラサキフタオハチドリ

Chinese 紫長尾蜂鳥

Spanish Silfo violeta

French Sylphe à queue violette

German Langschwanzsylphe

Russian Длиннохвостый сильф

Similar Species in Aglaiocercus

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Long-tailed Sylph

Aglaiocercus kingii

Least Concern

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Venezuelan Sylph

Aglaiocercus berlepschi

Endangered

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Violet-tailed Sylph?

The scientific name of Violet-tailed Sylph is Aglaiocercus coelestis. It belongs to the genus Aglaiocercus.

What is the conservation status of Violet-tailed Sylph?

Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Violet-tailed Sylph live?

Violet-tailed Sylph is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Violet-tailed Sylph belong to?

Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) belongs to the genus Aglaiocercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Violet-tailed Sylph endangered?

No, Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Violet-tailed Sylph belong to?

Violet-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus coelestis) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (حيوانات).

What are the closest relatives of Violet-tailed Sylph?

The closest relatives of Violet-tailed Sylph in the genus Aglaiocercus include Long-tailed Sylph, Venezuelan Sylph.