Fork-tailed Woodnymph

Thalurania furcata

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The fork-tailed woodnymph is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is found in every mainland South American country except Chile and Uruguay.

Fun Fact

He placed it with all the other hummingbirds in the genus Trochilus and coined the binomial name Trochilus furcatus.

Quick Facts

Habitat

Found in terra firme and várzea forests, especially their edges and gaps; mature secondary forest; and semi-open areas such as plantations and gardens.

Diet

To be updated

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

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