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Tooth-billed Hummingbird

Androdon aequatorialis

Least Concern
Envergure
13,6 cm
Poids
7,220000000000001 g
Famille
Trochilidae
Ordre
Caprimulgiformes

The Tooth-billed Hummingbird (Androdon aequatorialis) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 13.6 cm and a weight of 7.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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À propos

A unique medium-sized hummingbird (13-14 cm) with an upcurved, hook-tipped bill bearing tooth-like serrations, unique among hummingbirds. Dark green plumage. Found in humid Pacific lowland forests from Panama to western Ecuador. Nectarivore and insectivore. Poorly studied.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergure 13,6 cm 5.4 in
Poids 7,220000000000001 g 0.25 oz

Habitat & Range

Répartition géographique

Found in humid lowland forest on the Pacific slope from Panama south through Colombia to northwestern Ecuador. 0–600 m.

Diet & Feeding

Nectarivore with serrated bill tip adapted for piercing tough flower bases of Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with insects.

Statut de conservation

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Son

Chant

Thin, wavering whistle with plaintive tone; soft note trembling gently then fading, issued from shaded canopy perch.

Taxonomie

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Ordre Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
Famille Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Androdon
Espèces Androdon aequatorialis

Distribution

Tooth-billed Hummingbird has been recorded in 3 countries.

Présent Not recorded

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Foire aux questions

What does the Tooth-billed Hummingbird eat?
Nectarivore with serrated bill tip adapted for piercing tough flower bases of Heliconia and bromeliads. Supplements with insects.
Where does the Tooth-billed Hummingbird live?
Found in humid lowland forest on the Pacific slope from Panama south through Colombia to northwestern Ecuador. 0–600 m.
Is the Tooth-billed Hummingbird endangered?
The Tooth-billed Hummingbird has a conservation status of Least Concern.
What does the Tooth-billed Hummingbird sound like?
Thin, wavering whistle with plaintive tone; soft note trembling gently then fading, issued from shaded canopy perch.
How big is the Tooth-billed Hummingbird?
The Tooth-billed Hummingbird has a wingspan of 13.6 cm, weight of 7.220000000000001 g.
What order and family does the Tooth-billed Hummingbird belong to?
The Tooth-billed Hummingbird (Androdon aequatorialis) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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