White-tipped Sicklebill
Eutoxeres aquila
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<birdfyi-bird slug="eutoxeres-aquila"></birdfyi-bird>The White-tipped Sicklebill (Eutoxeres aquila) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 14.1 cm and a weight of 11.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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À propos
A medium-sized hummingbird (12-14 cm) with a dramatically decurved bill, adapted for extracting nectar from curved Heliconia flowers. Green plumage with a buff-streaked breast and white-tipped tail. Found in humid forests from Costa Rica to Peru. A specialized pollinator.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Envergure | 14,1 cm | 5.6 in |
| Poids | 11,366666666666667 g | 0.40 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Dark brown and buff striped underparts; green-bronze upperparts; white-tipped tail feathers; extremely curved sickle-shaped bill; sexes similar; Andean heliconia specialist with diagnostic strongly decurved bill and boldly streaked underparts.
Habitat & Range
Répartition géographique
Found in humid forests from Costa Rica south through Panama to western Ecuador. Resident at 200–1,600 m in dense undergrowth with Heliconia.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar and small invertebrates; males defend nectar-rich territories against other hummingbirds.
Statut de conservation
Comportement et reproduction
Nidification
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 16-17 days. Fledging: 22-25 days.
Taille de la couvée
2
Son
Chant
Rapid, sibilant twittering; light, feathery notes cascading quickly with barely perceptible pauses between loose phrases.
Taxonomie
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Ordre | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Famille | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Eutoxeres |
| Espèces | Eutoxeres aquila |
Distribution
White-tipped Sicklebill has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family