White-tipped Sicklebill
Eutoxeres aquila
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- KingdomAnimalia (Animals)
- PhylumChordata (Chordates)
- ClassAves (Birds)
- OrderApodiformes (Swifts and Hummingbirds)
- FamilyTrochilidae (Hummingbirds)
- GenusEutoxeres (Sicklebill Hummingbirds)
- SpeciesEutoxeres aquila (White-tipped Sicklebill)
About the White-tipped Sicklebill
The white-tipped sicklebill (Eutoxeres aquila) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Panama, Peru, and Venezuela. The white-tipped sicklebill shares the genus Eutoxeres with the buff-tailed sicklebill (E. condamini). It has three subspecies, the nominate E. a. aquila, E. a. salvini, and E. a. heterurus.
The white-tipped sicklebill's most prominent feature is its strongly decurved bill that arcs through a quarter circle; the maxilla is jello and the mandible yellow. The species is about 11.5 to 13.5 cm (4.5 to 5.3 in) long and weighs about 8.6 to 14.5 g (0.30 to 0.51 oz). The sexes are alike in plumage. Adults' upperparts are green, their throat and chest blackish, and the rest of the underparts striped green and white. The tail is mostly green, with the outer pair of feathers more dusky with white tips. Juveniles appear scaly.
The northernmost subspecies of white-tipped sicklebill, E. a. salvini, is found in Costa Rica, Panama, and western Colombia. E. a. heterurus is found from Colombia's Cauca Department south through western Ecuador, and there... Wikipedia →
Recent sightings of White-tipped Sicklebill in Cordillera Azul National Park
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Global Distribution
Warmer areas are where this animal is recorded most often.
Parks Where Found
Quick answers
What are the chances of seeing a White-tipped Sicklebill in Cordillera Azul National Park?
Under 5% of wildlife watchers report a White-tipped Sicklebill sighting in Cordillera Azul National Park, based on 7 verified sightings from GBIF citizen-science data.
When is the best time to see White-tipped Sicklebill in Cordillera Azul National Park?
April has the highest sighting rate for White-tipped Sicklebill in Cordillera Azul National Park in our monthly data.