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beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice

Eutoxeres aquila

Least Concern

About

O beija-flor-de-bico-curvo-de-pontas-brancas é um grande beija-flor eremita das florestas úmidas da América Central e noroeste da América do Sul, com bicos dramaticamente curvados em forma de foice, precisamente adaptados para extrair néctar das flores fortemente curvas das plantas Heliconia — um exemplo clássico de coevolução planta-polinizador. Percorrem rotas sistemáticas de armadilha pelo denso bosque úmido, visitando os mesmos fragmentos de flores diariamente. Ambos os sexos compartilham o bico em foice, e cantam canções persistentes e repetitivas do sub-bosque florestal.

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

Eutoxeres aquila (beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カマハシハチドリ

Chinese 白尾尖镰嘴蜂鸟

Spanish Pico de Hoz Puntiblanco

French Bec-en-faucille aigle

German Weißkehl-Sichelschnabel

Portuguese beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice

Russian Орлиноклювый колибри

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beija-flor-azul-de-bico-de-foice

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice?

The scientific name of beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice is Eutoxeres aquila. It belongs to the genus Eutoxeres.

What is the conservation status of beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice?

beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice (Eutoxeres aquila) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.

Where does beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice live?

beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.

What family does beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice belong to?

beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice (Eutoxeres aquila) belongs to the genus Eutoxeres, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.

Is beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice endangered?

No, beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice (Eutoxeres aquila) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.

What kingdom does beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice belong to?

beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice (Eutoxeres aquila) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).

What are the closest relatives of beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice?

The closest relatives of beija-flor-de-bico-de-foice in the genus Eutoxeres include beija-flor-azul-de-bico-de-foice.