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Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel

Eutoxeres aquila

Least Concern

About

A large hermit hummingbird of humid forests in Central America and northwestern South America, white-tipped sicklebills possess dramatically curved, sickle-shaped bills precisely adapted to extract nectar from the strongly curved flowers of Heliconia plants — a textbook example of plant-pollinator coevolution. They travel systematic trap-line routes through dense humid forest, visiting the same flower patches daily. Both sexes share the sickle-bill, and they sing persistent, repetitive songs from forest undergrowth.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カマハシハチドリ
Chinese 白尾尖镰嘴蜂鸟
Spanish Pico de Hoz Puntiblanco
French Bec-en-faucille aigle
German Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel
Portuguese beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice
Russian Орлиноклювый колибри

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel?
The scientific name of Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel is Eutoxeres aquila. It belongs to the genus Eutoxeres.
What is the conservation status of Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel?
Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel (Eutoxeres aquila) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel live?
Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel belong to?
Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel (Eutoxeres aquila) belongs to the genus Eutoxeres, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel endangered?
No, Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel (Eutoxeres aquila) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel belong to?
Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel (Eutoxeres aquila) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Tier).
What are the closest relatives of Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel?
The closest relatives of Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel in the genus Eutoxeres include Rotschwanz-Sichelschnabel.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Eutoxeres — 2 Species

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Rotschwanz-Sichelschnabel
Eutoxeres condamini
LC
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Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel
Eutoxeres aquila
LC

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