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Long-tailed Woodnymph
Thalurania watertonii
Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) — Hummingbirds of South America.
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The Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) is a member of the Trochilidae family found in South America. Adults weigh 4.6 g. The IUCN Red List lists it as Endangered.
Conservation status
IUCN Red List (opens in a new tab)Facing a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Where it fits
- Class Aves
- Order Apodiformes
- Family Trochilidae Hummingbirds
- Genus Thalurania
- Species watertonii
Quick facts
- Weight
- 4.6 g
- Diet
- Nectar-feeders
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Order
- Apodiformes
- Habitat
- Woodland
How to identify
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Biology & behaviour
Diet
The Long-tailed Woodnymph is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Behaviour
A bird of dense forest, it is highly aerial, spending much of its time on the wing.
Migration
The Long-tailed Woodnymph is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
The Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) is a species of bird in the Trochilidae family, part of the order Apodiformes. Its range spans South America. Its distribution covers SA e Brazil.
It is a very small bird. Adults weighs around 4.6 g, with a wing length of about 5.5 cm and a tail of around 5.2 cm.
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern. Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
Its mapped global range covers an estimated 35,000 km² — a relatively restricted global range.
Songs & calls
Frequently asked questions
How big is the Long-tailed Woodnymph?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph is a very small bird that weighs around 4.6 g.
Where does the Long-tailed Woodnymph live?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph is found across South America with a range covering SA e Brazil, where it favours woodland, forest and well-treed country.
What family does the Long-tailed Woodnymph belong to?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) belongs to the Trochilidae family, in the order Apodiformes.
What does the Long-tailed Woodnymph eat?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph is a nectarivore — it feeds mainly on nectar.
Does the Long-tailed Woodnymph migrate?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph is largely sedentary, staying within its range year-round rather than making regular long-distance migrations.
Is the Long-tailed Woodnymph endangered?
It is classified as Endangered on the IUCN Red List and is a focus of conservation concern Endangered species face a very high risk of extinction in the wild.
What sound does the Long-tailed Woodnymph make?
1 real field recording of the Long-tailed Woodnymph — including its flight call — can be played in the Songs & calls section on this page, credited to the recordist who captured it.
How large is the Long-tailed Woodnymph's range?
The Long-tailed Woodnymph has a mapped global range of about 35,000 km².
Conservation
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Guides for this bird
Best Hummingbird Feeders
How to choose a hummingbird feeder — the two main styles compared, the right sugar-water mix, and how to keep it clean so the birds stay safe. A decision framework with the hummingbird species in the Birbs encyclopedia.
Meet the Trochilidae
A field guide to the Trochilidae family — 366 species in the Birbs encyclopedia, with the best-known members to start with.