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beija-flor-tesoura-verde

Thalurania furcata

Least Concern
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A ninfa-de-cauda-bifurcada (Thalurania furcata) é um beija-flor sul-americano de cores brilhantes, nomeado pela sua cauda profundamente bifurcada. Os machos exibem uma garganta violeta-azulada reluzente e partes superiores verdes, com penas externas da cauda azul profundo bifurcadas. Está amplamente distribuída em florestas tropicais a leste dos Andes, da Venezuela e Colômbia até a Bolívia e o Brasil. Altamente agressiva na defesa do território, afugenta outros beija-flores das fontes de néctar e é um importante polinizador de plantas amazônicas.

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 エンビモリハチドリ
Chinese 叉尾妍蜂鳥
Spanish Zafiro golondrina
French Dryade à queue fourchue
German Schwalbennymphe
Portuguese beija-flor-tesoura-verde
Russian Ласточковая талурания

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of beija-flor-tesoura-verde?
The scientific name of beija-flor-tesoura-verde is Thalurania furcata. It belongs to the genus Thalurania.
What is the conservation status of beija-flor-tesoura-verde?
beija-flor-tesoura-verde (Thalurania furcata) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does beija-flor-tesoura-verde live?
beija-flor-tesoura-verde is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does beija-flor-tesoura-verde belong to?
beija-flor-tesoura-verde (Thalurania furcata) belongs to the genus Thalurania, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is beija-flor-tesoura-verde endangered?
No, beija-flor-tesoura-verde (Thalurania furcata) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does beija-flor-tesoura-verde belong to?
beija-flor-tesoura-verde (Thalurania furcata) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of beija-flor-tesoura-verde?
The closest relatives of beija-flor-tesoura-verde in the genus Thalurania include beija-flor-de-costas-violetas, beija-flor-de-fronte-violeta, Crowned Woodnymph.

Native Range — 4 Countries

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