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線冠刺尾蜂鳥 (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 (动物界)
Phylum
Chordata (脊索动物门)
Class
Aves (鳥綱)
Order
Apodiformes (雨燕目)
Family
Trochilidae
Genus
Discosura
Species
Discosura popelairii (線冠刺尾蜂鳥)

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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扇尾蜂鸟
Discosura longicaudus
Least Concern
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綠刺尾蜂鳥
Discosura conversii
Least Concern
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銅色刺尾蜂鳥
Discosura letitiae
Data Deficient
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黑腹刺尾蜂鳥
Discosura langsdorffi
Least Concern
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动物界
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脊索动物门
Phylum
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鳥綱
Class
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雨燕目
Order
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Trochilidae
Family
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Discosura
Genus

Compare Species

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the scientific name of 線冠刺尾蜂鳥?
The scientific name of 線冠刺尾蜂鳥 is Discosura popelairii. It belongs to the genus Discosura.
What is the conservation status of 線冠刺尾蜂鳥?
線冠刺尾蜂鳥 (Discosura popelairii) is classified as Near Threatened by the IUCN Red List.
Where does 線冠刺尾蜂鳥 live?
線冠刺尾蜂鳥 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 線冠刺尾蜂鳥 belong to?
線冠刺尾蜂鳥 (Discosura popelairii) belongs to the genus Discosura, which is part of the taxonomic family Trochilidae.
What kingdom does 線冠刺尾蜂鳥 belong to?
線冠刺尾蜂鳥 (Discosura popelairii) belongs to the kingdom Animalia (动物界).
What are the closest relatives of 線冠刺尾蜂鳥?
The closest relatives of 線冠刺尾蜂鳥 in the genus Discosura include 扇尾蜂鸟, 綠刺尾蜂鳥, 銅色刺尾蜂鳥, 黑腹刺尾蜂鳥.

Native Range — 3 Countries

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Genus Discosura — 5 Species

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扇尾蜂鸟
Discosura longicaudus
LC 🐾
綠刺尾蜂鳥
Discosura conversii
LC
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線冠刺尾蜂鳥
Discosura popelairii
NT
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銅色刺尾蜂鳥
Discosura letitiae
DD 🐾
黑腹刺尾蜂鳥
Discosura langsdorffi
LC
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