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Green-tailed Trainbearer

Lesbia nuna

Least Concern

About

O beija-flor-cauda-verde (Lesbia nuna) é um beija-flor andino de porte médio com uma longa cauda verde profundamente bifurcada — a mais longa em proporção ao corpo entre os beija-flores com cauda longa. Os machos habitam campos abertos, arbustos e cercas vivas andinas do Equador à Bolívia, em altitudes de 2.000 a 4.000 metros. Realizam exibições aéreas com a cauda ornamental estendida e se alimentam em diversas plantas com flores em paisagens andinas abertas, jardins e páramos.

Habitat & Distribution

Typically found in various aerial, terrestrial, and aquatic environments.

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Names in Other Languages

Japanese コミドリフタオハチドリ
Chinese 綠帶尾蜂鳥
Spanish cometa coliverde
French Porte-traîne nouna
German Grünschwanzsylphe
Russian Зеленохвостая лесбия

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Green-tailed Trainbearer?
The scientific name of Green-tailed Trainbearer is Lesbia nuna. It belongs to the genus Lesbia.
What is the conservation status of Green-tailed Trainbearer?
Green-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia nuna) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Green-tailed Trainbearer live?
Green-tailed Trainbearer is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does Green-tailed Trainbearer belong to?
Green-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia nuna) belongs to the genus Lesbia, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is Green-tailed Trainbearer endangered?
No, Green-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia nuna) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does Green-tailed Trainbearer belong to?
Green-tailed Trainbearer (Lesbia nuna) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Green-tailed Trainbearer?
The closest relatives of Green-tailed Trainbearer in the genus Lesbia include beija-flor-de-longa-cauda-negra.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Lesbia — 2 Species

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beija-flor-de-longa-cauda-negra
Lesbia victoriae
LC
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Green-tailed Trainbearer
Lesbia nuna
LC

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