🐾

saíra-beija-flor

Cyanerpes cyaneus

Least Concern

About

O saira-beija-flor (Cyanerpes cyaneus) e um pequeno tangara-relacionado de cores marcantes. Os machos exibem uma plumagem azul-real vivida com pernas de cor vermelho brilhante -- a caracteristica diagnostica que da nome a especie -- e um bico longo, curvo e de ponta amarela. Ocorre em florestas tropicais e subtropicais do Mexico ao sul ate a Bolivia e o Brasil, incluindo Trinidad. Sonda as flores em busca de nectar, e seu longo bico acessa flores inacessiveis a aves de bico mais curto. E um importante polinizador das flores das arvores do dossel tropical. E comum e abundante nas florestas umidas neotropicais de baixa altitude.

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 ルリミツドリ
Chinese 紅腳旋蜜雀
Spanish Mielero pata roja
French Guit-guit saï
German Türkisnaschvogel
Portuguese saíra-beija-flor
Russian Бирюзовая танагра-медосос

Similar Species in Cyanerpes

Explore More

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of saíra-beija-flor?
The scientific name of saíra-beija-flor is Cyanerpes cyaneus. It belongs to the genus Cyanerpes.
What is the conservation status of saíra-beija-flor?
saíra-beija-flor (Cyanerpes cyaneus) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does saíra-beija-flor live?
saíra-beija-flor is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does saíra-beija-flor belong to?
saíra-beija-flor (Cyanerpes cyaneus) belongs to the genus Cyanerpes, which is part of the taxonomic family Thraupidae.
Is saíra-beija-flor endangered?
No, saíra-beija-flor (Cyanerpes cyaneus) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does saíra-beija-flor belong to?
saíra-beija-flor (Cyanerpes cyaneus) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of saíra-beija-flor?
The closest relatives of saíra-beija-flor in the genus Cyanerpes include saí-de-bico-curto, saí-de-perna-amarela, Shining Honeycreeper.

Native Range — 4 Countries

Nature FYI Family

Explore more of the natural world across our sister sites.

Part of the Nature FYI family — FYIPedia