White-tipped Sicklebill
A species of Neotropical sicklebills Scientific name : Eutoxeres aquila Genus : Neotropical sicklebills
White-tipped Sicklebill, A species of Neotropical sicklebills
Botanical name: Eutoxeres aquila
Genus: Neotropical sicklebills
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Description
The white-tipped sicklebill (Eutoxeres aquila) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in Costa Rica and Panama of Central America, and Colombia, Ecuador, and far northern Peru. There is also a single recent record from Mérida in Venezuela. Its natural habitat is the undergrowth of subtropical or tropical moist lowland or montane forest. Its curved bill is an adaption to the shape of certain flowers, namely of the genera Centropogon and Heliconia. 
Size
14 cm
Nest Placement
Tree
Feeding Habits
White-tipped Sicklebill primarily feeds on nectar but also consumes insects, small arthropods, and spiders. This species employs its specialized curved bill to extract nectar from deep flowers, often hovering while feeding. It exhibits a preference for certain tubular flowers, aligning with its unique bill shape.
Habitat
The white-tipped Sicklebill predominantly inhabits the understory of montane evergreen forests, thriving in regions characterized by dense vegetation and proximity to water sources such as rivers. These birds are also commonly found at the forest edge and within adjacent areas of mature secondary growth. A distinct feature of their habitat preference includes an affiliation with patches of Heliconia plants, which are crucial to their foraging activities.
Dite type
Nectivorous
General Info
Feeding Habits
Bird food type
Scientific Classification
Phylum
Chordates Class
Birds Order
Swifts and hummingbirds Family
Hummingbirds Genus
Neotropical sicklebills Species
White-tipped Sicklebill 
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