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Colibri porte-épée

Ensifera ensifera

Least Concern
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A remarkable biological extreme among hummingbirds, sword-billed hummingbirds possess the longest bill relative to body size of any bird — a bill longer than the rest of the body, reaching up to 10 cm. This extreme elongation is a direct adaptation for feeding on the long tubular flowers of Passiflora, Datura, and other deep-throated Andean flowers that other hummingbirds cannot access. Found at elevations from 1,700–3,500 meters in the Andes from Venezuela to Bolivia.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

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 Colibri porte-épée?
The scientific name of Colibri porte-épée is Ensifera ensifera. It belongs to the genus Ensifera.
What is the conservation status of Colibri porte-épée?
Colibri porte-épée (Ensifera ensifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Colibri porte-épée live?
Colibri porte-épée is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Colibri porte-épée belong to?
Colibri porte-épée (Ensifera ensifera) belongs to the genus Ensifera, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Colibri porte-épée endangered?
No, Colibri porte-épée (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 Colibri porte-épée belong to?
Colibri porte-épée (Ensifera ensifera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (animal).

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Ensifera — 1 Species

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Colibri porte-épée
Ensifera ensifera
LC

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