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刀嘴蜂鳥 (Sword-billed Hummingbird)

Ensifera ensifera

Least Concern

About

剑嘴蜂鸟(Ensifera ensifera)是蜂鸟中一个非凡的生物学极端案例,拥有所有鸟类中相对于体型最长的喙——喙比身体其余部分还长,可达10厘米。这种极端延长是直接适应采食西番莲、曼陀罗花和其他安第斯深筒形花朵(其他蜂鸟无法触及)的结果。分布于委内瑞拉至玻利维亚安第斯山脉海拔1,700至3,500米处。

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 ヤリハシハチドリ
Chinese 刀嘴蜂鳥
Spanish pico de espada
French Colibri porte-épée
German Schwertschnabelkolibri
Portuguese beija-flor-bico-de-espada
Russian Колибри-мечеклюв

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 刀嘴蜂鳥?
The scientific name of 刀嘴蜂鳥 is Ensifera ensifera. It belongs to the genus Ensifera.
What is the conservation status of 刀嘴蜂鳥?
刀嘴蜂鳥 (Ensifera ensifera) is classified as Least Concern by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 刀嘴蜂鳥 live?
刀嘴蜂鳥 is found in Distributed across Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, and Venezuela.. Countries include Colombia, Ecuador, Norway, Venezuela.
What family does 刀嘴蜂鳥 belong to?
刀嘴蜂鳥 (Ensifera ensifera) belongs to the genus Ensifera, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
Is 刀嘴蜂鳥 endangered?
No, 刀嘴蜂鳥 (Ensifera ensifera) is classified as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List, meaning it is not currently at significant risk of extinction.
What kingdom does 刀嘴蜂鳥 belong to?
刀嘴蜂鳥 (Ensifera ensifera) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).

Native Range — 4 Countries

Genus Ensifera — 1 Species

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刀嘴蜂鳥
Ensifera ensifera
LC

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