Black-billed Streamertail

Black-billed Streamertail

Trochilus scitulus

Least Concern

Aves · Apodiformes · Trochilidae

About

The black-billed streamertail is a species of hummingbird in the "emeralds", tribe Trochilini of subfamily Trochilinae. It is endemic to eastern Jamaica.

Fun Fact

The International Ornithological Committee (IOC), BirdLife International's Handbook of the Birds of the World, and the Clements taxonomy treat the black-billed streamertail and red-billed streamertail (Trochilus polytmus) as separate species.

Quick Facts

Habitat

To be updated

Diet

Feeds on small insects taken while hovering or gleaned from foliage or spiderweb.

Lifespan

To be updated

Threats

  • Habitat Change
  • Human Disturbance