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pico de tuna arcoiris

Chalcostigma herrani

Least Concern

About

El picaflor de barba arcoiris (Chalcostigma herrani) exhibe un distintivo gorguera larga y multicolora, brillando de verde a azul a violeta, en un patron unico de barba alargada. Habita en pajonales y matorrales abiertos de paramo a grandes alturas andinas entre 3.200 y 4.500 metros en Colombia, Venezuela, Ecuador y Peru. Se encuentra entre los colibries de mayor altitud, forrajea en flores de bajo crecimiento del paramo y esta adaptado a temperaturas sub-cero nocturnas mediante torpor.

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

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Chalcostigma herrani (pico de tuna arcoiris)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニジイロコバシハチドリ

Chinese 彩须尖嘴蜂鸟

Spanish pico de tuna arcoiris

French Métallure arc-en-ciel

German Weißspitzen-Glanzschwänzchen

Russian Красногрудый блестящехвостый колибри

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Pico de Tuna broncíneo

Chalcostigma heteropogon

Least Concern

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Picoespina Dorsiazul

Chalcostigma stanleyi

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Picoespina Gorrirrufo

Chalcostigma ruficeps

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pico de tuna arcoiris?

The scientific name of pico de tuna arcoiris is Chalcostigma herrani. It belongs to the genus Chalcostigma.

What is the conservation status of pico de tuna arcoiris?

pico de tuna arcoiris (Chalcostigma herrani) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pico de tuna arcoiris live?

pico de tuna arcoiris is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does pico de tuna arcoiris belong to?

pico de tuna arcoiris (Chalcostigma herrani) belongs to the genus Chalcostigma, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is pico de tuna arcoiris endangered?

No, pico de tuna arcoiris (Chalcostigma herrani) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does pico de tuna arcoiris belong to?

pico de tuna arcoiris (Chalcostigma herrani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of pico de tuna arcoiris?

The closest relatives of pico de tuna arcoiris in the genus Chalcostigma include Colibrí oliváceo, Pico de Tuna broncíneo, Picoespina Dorsiazul, Picoespina Gorrirrufo.