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Long-tailed Sylph

Aglaiocercus kingii

Least Concern

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긴꼬리실프(Aglaiocercus kingii)는 가장 화려하게 장식된 벌새 중 하나로, 수컷은 금속빛 녹색 깃털과 22cm에 달하는 리본 모양의 길게 늘어난 바깥 꼬리 깃털을 가지며 이는 몸 길이의 세 배를 넘는다. 콜롬비아와 베네수엘라의 안데스 구름 숲 해발 1,400~2,800m에 서식하며, 수컷은 암컷을 유혹하기 위해 정교한 과시 비행을 수행한다. 화려한 꼬리는 암컷의 선택에 의한 성적 선택의 고전적인 사례다.

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

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Species

Aglaiocercus kingii (Long-tailed Sylph)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese アオフタオハチドリ

Chinese 長尾蜂鳥

Spanish silfo coliverde

French Sylphe à queue d'azur

German Himmelssylphe

Russian Небесный сильф

Similar Species in Aglaiocercus

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Venezuelan Sylph

Aglaiocercus berlepschi

Endangered

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Violet-tailed Sylph

Aglaiocercus coelestis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Long-tailed Sylph?

The scientific name of Long-tailed Sylph is Aglaiocercus kingii. It belongs to the genus Aglaiocercus.

What is the conservation status of Long-tailed Sylph?

Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Long-tailed Sylph live?

Long-tailed Sylph is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Long-tailed Sylph belong to?

Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) belongs to the genus Aglaiocercus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Long-tailed Sylph endangered?

No, Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Long-tailed Sylph belong to?

Long-tailed Sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (동물).

What are the closest relatives of Long-tailed Sylph?

The closest relatives of Long-tailed Sylph in the genus Aglaiocercus include Venezuelan Sylph, Violet-tailed Sylph.