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Wire-crested Thorntail

Discosura popelairii

Near Threatened

Habitat & Distribution

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

Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.

🇳🇴 Norway 🇨🇴 Colombia 🇪🇨 Ecuador

Conservation Status

NT Near Threatened

Full Taxonomy

Kingdom
Animalia (Animals)
Phylum
Chordata (cordados)
Class
Aves (ave)
Order
Apodiformes (Apodiformes)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Discosura
Species
Discosura popelairii (Wire-crested Thorntail)

Names in Other Languages

Japanese カンムリトゲオハチドリ
Chinese 線冠刺尾蜂鳥
Spanish Colicerda Crestuda
French Coquette de Popelaire
German Haubenfadenelfe
Russian Острохохлый колючехвостый колибри

Similar Species in Discosura

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bandeirinha
Discosura longicaudus
Least Concern
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rabo-de-espinho
Discosura langsdorffi
Least Concern
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Green Thorntail
Discosura conversii
Least Concern
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Coppery Thorntail
Discosura letitiae
Data Deficient
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of Wire-crested Thorntail?
The scientific name of Wire-crested Thorntail is Discosura popelairii. It belongs to the genus Discosura.
What is the conservation status of Wire-crested Thorntail?
Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does Wire-crested Thorntail live?
Wire-crested Thorntail is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, and Norway. Listed as Near Threatened, this species requires ongoing monitoring to prevent population decline.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway.
What family does Wire-crested Thorntail belong to?
Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii) belongs to the genus Discosura, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
What kingdom does Wire-crested Thorntail belong to?
Wire-crested Thorntail (Discosura popelairii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (Animals).
What are the closest relatives of Wire-crested Thorntail?
The closest relatives of Wire-crested Thorntail in the genus Discosura include bandeirinha, rabo-de-espinho, Green Thorntail, Coppery Thorntail.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Discosura — 5 Species

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bandeirinha
Discosura longicaudus
LC 🐾
rabo-de-espinho
Discosura langsdorffi
LC 🐾
Green Thorntail
Discosura conversii
LC
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Wire-crested Thorntail
Discosura popelairii
NT
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Coppery Thorntail
Discosura letitiae
DD
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