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pico de espada

Ensifera ensifera

Least Concern

About

Un extremo biologico notable entre los colibries, los colibries pico espada poseen el pico mas largo en relacion con el tamano corporal de cualquier ave, un pico mas largo que el resto del cuerpo, alcanzando hasta 10 cm. Esta elongacion extrema es una adaptacion directa para alimentarse de las largas flores tubulares de Passiflora, Datura y otras flores andinas de garganta profunda a las que otros colibries no pueden acceder. Se encuentra a altitudes de 1.700 a 3.500 metros en los Andes, desde Venezuela hasta Bolivia.

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

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Ensifera ensifera (pico de espada)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ヤリハシハチドリ

Chinese 刀嘴蜂鳥

Spanish pico de espada

French Colibri porte-épée

German Schwertschnabelkolibri

Portuguese beija-flor-bico-de-espada

Russian Колибри-мечеклюв

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pico de espada?

The scientific name of pico de espada is Ensifera ensifera. It belongs to the genus Ensifera.

What is the conservation status of pico de espada?

pico de espada (Ensifera ensifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pico de espada live?

pico de espada is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does pico de espada belong to?

pico de espada (Ensifera ensifera) belongs to the genus Ensifera, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is pico de espada endangered?

No, pico de espada (Ensifera ensifera) 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 espada belong to?

pico de espada (Ensifera ensifera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).