About the Giant Conebill
The giant conebill is a small passerine bird, one of the tanager family. It is closely related to the regular conebills Conirostrum though it differs in its larger size and nuthatch-like foraging habits.
Source: Wikipedia
Taxonomy & Classification
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Passeriformes |
| Family | Tanagers and Allies (Thraupidae) |
| Species | Conirostrum binghami |
| Species Codes | giacon1, GICO |
| Conservation | NT Near Threatened |
Frequently Asked Questions
What family does the Giant Conebill belong to?
The Giant Conebill (Conirostrum binghami) belongs to the Tanagers and Allies family (Thraupidae), in the order Passeriformes.
What is the conservation status of the Giant Conebill?
The Giant Conebill is classified as "Near Threatened" (NT) by IUCN Red List.
How can I identify the Giant Conebill?
The giant conebill is a small passerine bird, one of the tanager family. It is closely related to the regular conebills Conirostrum though it differs in its larger size and nuthatch-like foraging habits....
Where can I report a Giant Conebill sighting?
You can log sightings of Giant Conebill on eBird (ebird.org) using species code giacon1, or on iNaturalist.
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