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Plain-bellied Emerald

Chrysuronia leucogaster

Least Concern
الوزن
4,42 g
الفصيلة
Trochilidae
الرتبة
Caprimulgiformes

The Plain-bellied Emerald (Chrysuronia leucogaster) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a weight of 4.4 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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حول

A medium-sized hummingbird (9-10 cm) found in humid forests from the Guianas through Amazonia to eastern Brazil. White belly, green plumage. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Found primarily in lowland terra firme forest.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
الوزن 4,42 g 0.16 oz

Habitat & Range

النطاق الجغرافي

Found in humid forests from the Guianas through Amazonia to eastern Brazil. Resident in lowland terra firme forest.

Diet & Feeding

Feeds on floral nectar in Amazonian gallery forest. Supplements with insects and spiders caught during foraging bouts.

حالة الحفاظ

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

السلوك والتكاثر

التعشيش

Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.

عدد البيض في الوضع

2

الصوت

الغناء

Rapid, light twittering cascade; bright airy notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence above tropical flowers.

التصنيف

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

Distribution

Plain-bellied Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.

موجود Not recorded

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External Databases

الأسئلة الشائعة

What does the Plain-bellied Emerald eat?
Feeds on floral nectar in Amazonian gallery forest. Supplements with insects and spiders caught during foraging bouts.
Where does the Plain-bellied Emerald live?
Found in humid forests from the Guianas through Amazonia to eastern Brazil. Resident in lowland terra firme forest.
Is the Plain-bellied Emerald endangered?
The Plain-bellied Emerald has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Plain-bellied Emerald nest?
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14 days. Fledging: 20-25 days.
What does the Plain-bellied Emerald sound like?
Rapid, light twittering cascade; bright airy notes tumbling quickly in animated sequence above tropical flowers.
How big is the Plain-bellied Emerald?
The Plain-bellied Emerald has a weight of 4.42 g.
What order and family does the Plain-bellied Emerald belong to?
The Plain-bellied Emerald (Chrysuronia leucogaster) belongs to the order Caprimulgiformes and the family Trochilidae.

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