Species

A collection of animal species from around the world.

*Sources for information and photos (unless they were taken by me) can be found at the bottom of each species profile.

Bird, Central & South America Alexander Julius Jensen Bird, Central & South America Alexander Julius Jensen

White-tipped Sicklebill

The white-tipped sicklebill uses its extremely decurved bill to reach inside sharply curved flowers, allowing it to drink nectar other nectarivores cannot reach. It is also a ‘trapliner’ — repeating the same foraging circuits, visiting favourite flowers along its particular route.

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