Rainbow-bearded Thornbill

The Rainbow-bearded Thornbill is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland.

Picture of the Rainbow-bearded Thornbill has been licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike.
Original source: Michael Woodruff from Spokane, Washington, USA
Author: Michael Woodruff from Spokane, Washington, USA

The Rainbow-bearded Thornbill is classified as Least Concern. Does not qualify for a more at risk category. Widespread and abundant taxa are included in this category.

The Rainbow-bearded Thornbill (Chalcostigma herrani) is a species of hummingbird in the Trochilidae family. It is found in Colombia, Ecuador, and Peru. Its natural habitat is subtropical or tropical high-altitude grassland. Female In NW Ecuador References - * BirdLife International 2004. Chalcostigma herrani. 2006 IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. Downloaded on 10 July 2007. Stub icon This Apodiformes-related article is a stub. More

Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Ecuador, Yanacocha 2006 © Steve Blain Contax U4R, Swarovski ATS 80 HD and 20-60x zoom Send this as a postcard Rainbow-bearded Thornbill - Rainbow-bearded Thornbill, Yanacocha, Ecuador July 10 2007 © Scott Olmstead Just one of an incredible 44 species of hummingbirds seen on our July Northwest Ecuador tour. More

Order : Apodiformes
Family : Trochilidae
Genus : Chalcostigma
Species : herrani
Authority : (DeLattre & Bourcier, 1846)