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Wedge-billed Hummingbird

Schistes geoffroyi

Least Concern

About

A tiny, inconspicuous hummingbird of humid forests and forest edges in the Andes and northern South America, wedge-billed hummingbirds have a distinctive short, wedge-shaped bill adapted to short-tubed flowers of the Heliconia genus. They inhabit elevations from lowland to 2,400 meters, often foraging in the understory of dense cloud forest. Males have subtle green and bronze-green iridescent plumage. They frequently hover in the shade of the forest floor, making them difficult to observe.

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 (Wedge-billed Hummingbird)

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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White-throated Daggerbill

Schistes albogularis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wedge-billed Hummingbird?

The scientific name of Wedge-billed Hummingbird is Schistes geoffroyi. It belongs to the genus Schistes.

What is the conservation status of Wedge-billed Hummingbird?

Wedge-billed Hummingbird (Schistes geoffroyi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wedge-billed Hummingbird live?

Wedge-billed Hummingbird is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Wedge-billed Hummingbird belong to?

Wedge-billed Hummingbird (Schistes geoffroyi) belongs to the genus Schistes, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Wedge-billed Hummingbird endangered?

No, Wedge-billed Hummingbird (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 Wedge-billed Hummingbird belong to?

Wedge-billed Hummingbird (Schistes geoffroyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of Wedge-billed Hummingbird?

The closest relatives of Wedge-billed Hummingbird in the genus Schistes include White-throated Daggerbill.