Giant Conebill

Giant Conebill

Conirostrum binghami

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