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Wedge-billed Hummingbird

Schistes geoffroyi

Least Concern

About

O beija-flor bico-de-cunha (Schistes geoffroyi) é um minúsculo beija-flor de florestas úmidas e bordas de mata nos Andes e no norte da América do Sul. Seu curto bico em forma de cunha está adaptado para flores de tubo curto do gênero Heliconia. Habita altitudes desde as terras baixas até 2.400 metros, forrageando frequentemente no sub-bosque de densas florestas nubladas. Os machos têm plumagem iridescente verde e bronze-esverdeado. Com frequência paira na sombra do chão florestal, tornando-se difícil de observar.

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

Schistes geoffroyi (Wedge-billed Hummingbird)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese キリハシハチドリ

Chinese 楔嘴蜂鳥

Spanish pico de cuña

French Colibri de Geoffroy

German Östlicher Bunthalskolibri

Russian Клиноклювый колибри

Similar Species in Schistes

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White-throated Daggerbill

Schistes albogularis

Least Concern

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wedge-billed Hummingbird?

The scientific name of Wedge-billed Hummingbird is Schistes geoffroyi. It belongs to the genus Schistes.

What is the conservation status of Wedge-billed Hummingbird?

Wedge-billed Hummingbird (Schistes geoffroyi) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does Wedge-billed Hummingbird live?

Wedge-billed Hummingbird is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does Wedge-billed Hummingbird belong to?

Wedge-billed Hummingbird (Schistes geoffroyi) belongs to the genus Schistes, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is Wedge-billed Hummingbird endangered?

No, Wedge-billed Hummingbird (Schistes geoffroyi) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does Wedge-billed Hummingbird belong to?

Wedge-billed Hummingbird (Schistes geoffroyi) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of Wedge-billed Hummingbird?

The closest relatives of Wedge-billed Hummingbird in the genus Schistes include White-throated Daggerbill.