Narrow-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon stenurus
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,500 m. Green plumage with a narrow, slightly forked tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Named for its distinctively narrow tail feathers.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| طول الجناح | 8,4 cm | 3.3 in |
| الوزن | 3,4000000000000004 g | 0.12 oz |
التعرف
الريش
White-chinned Sapphire (alt): males with glittering blue gorget; metallic green above; white chin; females green above; spotted below
Habitat & Range
النطاق الجغرافي
Found in Andean highlands from Venezuela to Peru at 800-2,500 m elevation. Resident in montane forest edges.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar at forest edges in northwestern South America. Supplements diet with small insects and spiders.
حالة الحفاظ
السلوك والتكاثر
التعشيش
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 15-16 days. Fledging: 20 days.
عدد البيض في الوضع
2
الصوت
الغناء
Melodic, two-note ascending whistle; pure tones stepping upward clearly, given repeatedly near territory boundary.
التصنيف
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| الرتبة | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| الفصيلة | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| الأنواع | Chlorostilbon stenurus |
Distribution
Narrow-tailed Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family