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White-tipped Sicklebill

Eutoxeres aquila

Least Concern

About

A large hermit hummingbird of humid forests in Central America and northwestern South America, white-tipped sicklebills possess dramatically curved, sickle-shaped bills precisely adapted to extract nectar from the strongly curved flowers of Heliconia plants — a textbook example of plant-pollinator coevolution. They travel systematic trap-line routes through dense humid forest, visiting the same flower patches daily. Both sexes share the sickle-bill, and they sing persistent, repetitive songs from forest undergrowth.

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

Eutoxeres aquila (White-tipped Sicklebill)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カマハシハチドリ

Chinese 白尾尖镰嘴蜂鸟

Spanish Pico de Hoz Puntiblanco

French Bec-en-faucille aigle

German Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel

Portuguese beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice

Russian Орлиноклювый колибри

Similar Species in Eutoxeres

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Buff-tailed Sicklebill

Eutoxeres condamini

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of White-tipped Sicklebill?

The scientific name of White-tipped Sicklebill is Eutoxeres aquila. It belongs to the genus Eutoxeres.

What is the conservation status of White-tipped Sicklebill?

White-tipped Sicklebill (Eutoxeres aquila) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does White-tipped Sicklebill live?

White-tipped Sicklebill is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does White-tipped Sicklebill belong to?

White-tipped Sicklebill (Eutoxeres aquila) belongs to the genus Eutoxeres, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is White-tipped Sicklebill endangered?

No, White-tipped Sicklebill (Eutoxeres aquila) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does White-tipped Sicklebill belong to?

White-tipped Sicklebill (Eutoxeres aquila) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (hewan).

What are the closest relatives of White-tipped Sicklebill?

The closest relatives of White-tipped Sicklebill in the genus Eutoxeres include Buff-tailed Sicklebill.