Long-tailed Sylph
A species of Sylphs Scientific name : Aglaiocercus kingii Genus : Sylphs
Long-tailed Sylph, A species of Sylphs
Botanical name: Aglaiocercus kingii
Genus: Sylphs
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Description
The long-tailed sylph (Aglaiocercus kingii) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Bolivia, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Venezuela. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical moist montane forest. It has an average lifespan of 3 to 4 years in the wild. 
Size
10 - 19 cm
Life Expectancy
4 years
Feeding Habits
Long-tailed Sylph primarily consumes nectar, notably from high-sugar-content flowers, insects, and small spiders, displaying a preference for sweetened floral resources. This bird exhibits rapid nectar-licking up to 13 times per second and is also attracted to hummingbird feeders.
Habitat
The long-tailed Sylph typically inhabits pre-montane zones, including scrubland, clearings, and gardens. It is also found in grasslands and on the fringes of humid forests and second-growth woodlands, while it seldom ventures into the dense interiors of forests. This species thrives in regions that feature a blend of open and semi-open landscapes.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Species Status
Not globally threatened.
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Sylphs Species
Long-tailed Sylph 
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