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Colibrí pico largo

Heliomaster longirostris

Least Concern

About

El colibrí gargantiestrella piquilargo (Heliomaster longirostris) es un colibrí grande y llamativo con un pico recto e inusualmente largo; los machos exhiben una llamativa garganta verde iridiscente con un prominente punto blanco postocular, la marca de la gargantiestrella que da nombre a la especie. Se encuentra desde México a través de Centroamérica hasta el norte de América del Sur tropical al este de los Andes, a elevaciones de hasta 1.500 metros. Habita bordes de bosque, claros y jardines, posándose visiblemente en ramas expuestas en las copas de los árboles, un comportamiento inusual para los colibríes que típicamente forrajean mientras se ciernen.

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 ハシナガハチドリ
Chinese 長嘴星喉蜂鳥
Spanish Colibrí pico largo
French Colibri corinne
German Rosenkehlkolibri
Portuguese bico-reto-cinzento
Russian Длинноклювый ангел

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Colibrí pico largo?
The scientific name of Colibrí pico largo is Heliomaster longirostris. It belongs to the genus Heliomaster.
What is the conservation status of Colibrí pico largo?
Colibrí pico largo (Heliomaster longirostris) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Colibrí pico largo live?
Colibrí pico largo is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Colibrí pico largo belong to?
Colibrí pico largo (Heliomaster longirostris) belongs to the genus Heliomaster, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Colibrí pico largo endangered?
No, Colibrí pico largo (Heliomaster longirostris) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Colibrí pico largo belong to?
Colibrí pico largo (Heliomaster longirostris) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Colibrí pico largo?
The closest relatives of Colibrí pico largo in the genus Heliomaster include Colibrí escamoso, Colibrí picudo, Heliomáster Barbado.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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