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Booted Racket-tail

Ocreatus underwoodii

Least Concern

About

Entre os beija-flores mais bizarros e espetaculares, os machos de Ocreatus underwoodii carregam penas externas da cauda alongadas com pontas em forma de raquete alargadas e espátula, que se arrastam atrás em voos de exibição, enquanto suas pernas são adornadas com botas de penas brancas e fofas. Encontrado em florestas úmidas andinas da Colômbia, Equador e Venezuela a elevações de 300–2.100 metros. Os machos realizam voos de exibição em mergulho para as fêmeas, com as raquetes girando e captando a luz. Um dos beija-flores neotropicais mais fotografados.

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

Ocreatus underwoodii (Booted Racket-tail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ラケットハチドリ

Chinese 盘尾蜂鸟

Spanish cola de raqueta

French Haut-de-chausses à palettes

German Grünscheitel-Flaggensylphe

Russian Знаменщик Ундервуда

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Booted Racket-tail?

The scientific name of Booted Racket-tail is Ocreatus underwoodii. It belongs to the genus Ocreatus.

What is the conservation status of Booted Racket-tail?

Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Booted Racket-tail live?

Booted Racket-tail is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Booted Racket-tail belong to?

Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) belongs to the genus Ocreatus, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Booted Racket-tail endangered?

No, Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Booted Racket-tail belong to?

Booted Racket-tail (Ocreatus underwoodii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).