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Long-tailed Sylph

Aglaiocercus kingii

Least Concern

About

Um dos beija-flores mais vistosamente ornamentados, os machos do beija-flor-de-cauda-longa (Aglaiocercus kingii) possuem plumagem verde-iridescente e retrizes externas dramaticamente alongadas em forma de fita, atingindo até 22 cm — mais de três vezes o comprimento do corpo. Encontrado nas florestas nubladas andinas da Colômbia e Venezuela, habita florestas montanas úmidas entre 1.400 e 2.800 metros de altitude. Os machos realizam voos elaborados para atrair as fêmeas. Suas caudas extravagantes são um exemplo clássico de seleção sexual por preferência feminina.

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

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 (Animals).

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.