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Glittering-bellied Emerald

Chlorostilbon lucidus

Least Concern
طول الجناح
9,9 cm
الوزن
3,6666666666666665 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

The Glittering-bellied Emerald (Chlorostilbon lucidus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9.9 cm and a weight of 3.7 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

A small hummingbird (9-10 cm) found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Bright green plumage with a glittering green belly. Nectarivore of gardens, parks, and forest edges. One of the most common garden hummingbirds in southeastern South America.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
طول الجناح 9,9 cm 3.9 in
الوزن 3,6666666666666665 g 0.13 oz

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in gardens, parks, and forest edges.

Diet & Feeding

Widespread Amazonian nectarivore visiting diverse lowland flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders foraged from canopy.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Soft, liquid notes in gentle flowing phrase; mellow tones with subtle melodic variation in forest shade.

التصنيف

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
الرتبة Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts)
الفصيلة Trochilidae (Hummingbirds)
Genus Chlorostilbon
الأنواع Chlorostilbon lucidus

Distribution

Glittering-bellied Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Glittering-bellied Emerald eat?
Widespread Amazonian nectarivore visiting diverse lowland flowers. Supplements with insects and spiders foraged from canopy.
Where does the Glittering-bellied Emerald live?
Found from eastern Brazil through Uruguay to Argentina and Paraguay. Resident in gardens, parks, and forest edges.
Is the Glittering-bellied Emerald endangered?
The Glittering-bellied Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Glittering-bellied Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-18 days. Fledging: 20-22 days.
What does the Glittering-bellied Emerald sound like?
Soft, liquid notes in gentle flowing phrase; mellow tones with subtle melodic variation in forest shade.
How big is the Glittering-bellied Emerald?
The Glittering-bellied Emerald has a wingspan of 9.9 cm, weight of 3.6666666666666665 g.
What order and family does the Glittering-bellied Emerald belong to?
The Glittering-bellied Emerald (Chlorostilbon lucidus) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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