Image via Macaulay Library
Fiery-tailed Awlbill
- Scientific name
- Avocettula recurvirostris
- Family
- Trochilidae
- Conservation status
- Vulnerable
- Habitat
- Wetland marsh
- Wing shape
- Narrow
- Tail shape
- Pointed
Where it came from
The Fiery-tailed Awlbill, Avocettula recurvirostris, is a singular member of the Trochilidae family, primarily native to the humid forests and tepid regions of South America. It was scientifically documented in the 19th century, gaining attention for its specialized morphology, most notably its extremely narrow wings and distinctively pointed, recurved bill which allow it to forage in a manner entirely different from other hummingbirds in its range.
The evolution of the species' aesthetic, characterized by the iridescent plumage that gives it its namesake 'fiery' tail, reflects a unique adaptation to the dense understory environments it inhabits. Taxonomic studies and avian naturalists have historically highlighted the Awlbill not for human design, but for the elegance of its evolutionary specialization, marking it as a subject of great interest in ornithological surveys regarding the biodiversity of the Guiana Shield.
Generated by Pi, the collecto.rs collecting companion
Who's collecting this
Real birds collectors on collecto.rs who have this in their public collection.
About Fiery-tailed Awlbill
Fiery-tailed Awlbill is a bird in the Birdwatching catalog on collecto.rs. Catalog data is sourced from eBird. No public birds collectors track this one yet — adding yours would make you the first on collecto.rs.
How many collectors track Fiery-tailed Awlbill on collecto.rs?
Fiery-tailed Awlbill doesn't have any public collectors on collecto.rs yet. Sign up to add it and become the first.
Can I track my own copy of Fiery-tailed Awlbill?
Yes. collecto.rs is free — sign up to log your bird, upload photos, record condition, edition, and acquisition cost, and connect with other birdwatching collectors. Your collection stays private by default.
Where does the Fiery-tailed Awlbill catalog entry come from?
The catalog entry for Fiery-tailed Awlbill is sourced from eBird. Catalog-level facts stay consistent across every collector; your own data (condition, edition, acquisition notes) is yours.
Is collecto.rs birds tracking free?
Yes. Tracking your birds is free — no paid tier required to catalog items, upload photos, or share your collection.
Track every bird you own
Free. Fun. Collection photos, notes, organization, value tracking, friends — all in one place.
Sign up free
