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Rainbow-bearded Thornbill

Chalcostigma herrani

Least Concern

About

O beija-flor-de-barba-arco-iris (Chalcostigma herrani) exibe um gorjal longo e multicolorido distintivo, brilhando de verde a azul a violeta, em um padrao unico de barba alongada. Habita pastagens abertas de paramo e arbustais em elevacoes andinas muito altas, de 3.200 a 4.500 metros na Colombia, Venezuela, Equador e Peru. Entre os beija-flores de maior altitude, forrageiam em flores de baixo crescimento do paramo e estao adaptados a temperaturas sub-zero noturnas por meio de torpor.

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

LC Least Concern

Full Taxonomy

Apodiformes (Apodiformes)

Species

Chalcostigma herrani (Rainbow-bearded Thornbill)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese ニジイロコバシハチドリ

Chinese 彩须尖嘴蜂鸟

Spanish pico de tuna arcoiris

French Métallure arc-en-ciel

German Weißspitzen-Glanzschwänzchen

Russian Красногрудый блестящехвостый колибри

Similar Species in Chalcostigma

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Blue-mantled Thornbill

Chalcostigma stanleyi

Least Concern

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Olivaceous Thornbill

Chalcostigma olivaceum

Least Concern

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Rufous-capped Thornbill

Chalcostigma ruficeps

Least Concern

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Bronze-tailed Thornbill

Chalcostigma heteropogon

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Rainbow-bearded Thornbill?

The scientific name of Rainbow-bearded Thornbill is Chalcostigma herrani. It belongs to the genus Chalcostigma.

What is the conservation status of Rainbow-bearded Thornbill?

Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Rainbow-bearded Thornbill live?

Rainbow-bearded Thornbill is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.

What family does Rainbow-bearded Thornbill belong to?

Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) belongs to the genus Chalcostigma, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Rainbow-bearded Thornbill endangered?

No, Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Rainbow-bearded Thornbill belong to?

Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Rainbow-bearded Thornbill?

The closest relatives of Rainbow-bearded Thornbill in the genus Chalcostigma include Blue-mantled Thornbill, Olivaceous Thornbill, Rufous-capped Thornbill, Bronze-tailed Thornbill.