Long-tailed Woodnymph
Thalurania watertonii
ENEndangered Endemic to Brazil
- Family
- Hummingbirds (Trochilidae)
- Order
- Apodiformes
Overview
The long-tailed woodnymph (Thalurania watertonii) is a species of hummingbird in the family Trochilidae. It is found in humid forest in northeastern Brazil, where it is known from the states of Pernambuco, Alagoas, Sergipe and the northernmost Bahia. It is usually thought to be widespread, but seen at low density in its increasingly fragmented range. Its population is estimated to be around 1,000–2,500 individuals, currently in decline due to deforestation and habitat loss.
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Range and habitat
Coastal eastern Brazil (eastern Pará to Pernambuco and Bahia).
Range description: AviList Global Avian Checklist.
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Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Long-tailed woodnymph
- eBird: sightings, maps and photos
- xeno-canto: sound recordings
- Birds of the World: full species account (subscription)
- BirdLife DataZone: status and threats
- IUCN Red List (threat status)
- AviList global checklist (taxonomy)
Last updated September 29, 2026.
