Band-tailed Barbthroat

Threnetes ruckeri

Conservation Status

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The band-tailed barbthroat is a medium-sized hummingbird that is found from southeastern Guatemala and Belize to western Ecuador and western Venezuela.

Fun Fact

The band-tailed barbthroat has the three subspecies listed.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on nectar at Heliconia and other tubular flowers and also on small arthropods, especially spiders.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

Habitat Change
Human Disturbance

External Data Sources

Recent sightings on iNaturalist IUCN Red List profile

More Birds Species

Abbott's Booby EN African Penguin CR Alagoas Tyrannulet CR Aldabra Fody EN Algerian Nuthatch EN Amani Sunbird EN

Browse all Birds →