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pico de cuña

Schistes geoffroyi

Least Concern

About

El colibrí pico de cuña (Schistes geoffroyi) es un pequeño colibrí de bosques húmedos y bordes de bosque en los Andes y el norte de Sudamérica. Su corto pico en forma de cuña está adaptado para flores de tubo corto del género Heliconia. Habita desde las tierras bajas hasta los 2.400 metros de altitud, forrajeando frecuentemente en el sotobosque del denso bosque nuboso. Los machos presentan plumaje iridiscente verde y bronce-verdoso. A menudo planean en la penumbra del suelo forestal, lo que los hace difíciles de observar.

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

Schistes geoffroyi (pico de cuña)

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

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Schistes albogularis

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of pico de cuña?

The scientific name of pico de cuña is Schistes geoffroyi. It belongs to the genus Schistes.

What is the conservation status of pico de cuña?

pico de cuña (Schistes geoffroyi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does pico de cuña live?

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

What family does pico de cuña belong to?

pico de cuña (Schistes geoffroyi) belongs to the genus Schistes, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is pico de cuña endangered?

No, pico de cuña (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 pico de cuña belong to?

pico de cuña (Schistes geoffroyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of pico de cuña?

The closest relatives of pico de cuña in the genus Schistes include White-throated Daggerbill.