Tooth-billed Hummingbird
Androdon aequatorialis
The Tooth-billed Hummingbird (Androdon aequatorialis) is a rare hummingbird found in 3 countries, weighing about 7 g. The tooth-billed hummingbird is a species of bird from the family Trochilidae.
About the Tooth-billed Hummingbird
The tooth-billed hummingbird is a species of bird from the family Trochilidae. It is monotypic within the genus Androdon. It is found in humid forests in western Colombia, north-western Ecuador, and far eastern Panama. While generally scarce, localized and associated with the highly threatened humid sections of the Chocó, its range remains relatively large, and it is therefore considered to be of least concern by BirdLife International.
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How to identify it
The tooth-billed hummingbird has a total length of c. 14 cm (5+1⁄2 in), which includes the long, essentially straight bill of c. 4 cm (1+1⁄2 in). Its common name refers to the small tooth-like serrations on the inner part of the distal half of the bill. It is shiny green above with a coppery crown. The underparts are whitish streaked dusky. The rounded tail is greyish with a broad black subterminal band and white tips. There is a conspicuous white band on the rump.
Where it lives
When to see it
The Tooth-billed Hummingbird can be seen all year round, with peak activity in May. It is a resident species across most of its range.
Easily confused with
Quick questions
- How do you identify a Tooth-billed Hummingbird?
- The tooth-billed hummingbird has a total length of c. 14 cm (5+1⁄2 in), which includes the long, essentially straight bill of c. 4 cm (1+1⁄2 in). Full identification notes are on this page.
- How big is a Tooth-billed Hummingbird?
- The Tooth-billed Hummingbird is a tiny sized bird weighing about 7 g.
- Where can you see a Tooth-billed Hummingbird?
- The Tooth-billed Hummingbird occurs in 3 countries, including Colombia, Ecuador and Panama.
- What birds look similar to a Tooth-billed Hummingbird?
- The Tooth-billed Hummingbird is most easily confused with the Sparkling-tailed Woodstar, the Stripe-breasted Starthroat and the Blue-throated Starfrontlet.
- Is the Tooth-billed Hummingbird endangered?
- The Tooth-billed Hummingbird is listed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.
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