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Östlicher Bunthalskolibri

Schistes geoffroyi

Least Concern

About

A tiny, inconspicuous hummingbird of humid forests and forest edges in the Andes and northern South America, wedge-billed hummingbirds have a distinctive short, wedge-shaped bill adapted to short-tubed flowers of the Heliconia genus. They inhabit elevations from lowland to 2,400 meters, often foraging in the understory of dense cloud forest. Males have subtle green and bronze-green iridescent plumage. They frequently hover in the shade of the forest floor, making them difficult to observe.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador 🇻🇪 Venezuela

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom

Animalia (Tier)

Phylum

Chordata (Chordatiere)

Class

Aves (Vögel)

Order

Apodiformes (Seglervögel)

Species

Schistes geoffroyi (Östlicher Bunthalskolibri)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キリハシハチドリ

Chinese 楔嘴蜂鳥

Spanish pico de cuña

French Colibri de Geoffroy

German Östlicher Bunthalskolibri

Russian Клиноклювый колибри

Similar Species in Schistes

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White-throated Daggerbill

Schistes albogularis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Östlicher Bunthalskolibri?

The scientific name of Östlicher Bunthalskolibri is Schistes geoffroyi. It belongs to the genus Schistes.

What is the conservation status of Östlicher Bunthalskolibri?

Östlicher Bunthalskolibri (Schistes geoffroyi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Östlicher Bunthalskolibri live?

Östlicher Bunthalskolibri is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Östlicher Bunthalskolibri belong to?

Östlicher Bunthalskolibri (Schistes geoffroyi) belongs to the genus Schistes, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Östlicher Bunthalskolibri endangered?

No, Östlicher Bunthalskolibri (Schistes geoffroyi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Östlicher Bunthalskolibri belong to?

Östlicher Bunthalskolibri (Schistes geoffroyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).

What are the closest relatives of Östlicher Bunthalskolibri?

The closest relatives of Östlicher Bunthalskolibri in the genus Schistes include White-throated Daggerbill.