Giant Conebill (Conirostrum binghami) — Near Threatened Aves

Giant Conebill

Conirostrum binghami

Conservation Status

Near Threatened

Aves · Passeriformes · Thraupidae

About

The giant conebill is a small passerine bird, one of the tanager family. It is closely related to the regular conebills Conirostrum though it differs in its larger size and nuthatch-like foraging habits.

Fun Fact

It is closely related to the regular conebills Conirostrum though it differs in its larger size and nuthatch-like foraging habits.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Lives in Polylepis trees of the family Rosaceae.

Diet

Eats aphids and sugary solutions secreted by Gynoxys.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Hunting and Collection
  • Climate Change

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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