Glittering-throated Emerald
Chionomesa fimbriata
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A medium-sized hummingbird (10-11 cm) widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Glittering green throat with white fringes creating a spangled effect. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open habitats.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 4.766666666666667 g | 0.17 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Green Coucal: greenish iridescent overall; rufous wings; pale buff below; long graduated tail; red eye; greenish gloss distinctive
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Widely distributed from Colombia through Amazonia to Brazil, Bolivia, and Argentina. Resident in varied habitats.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore probing tubular flowers in humid forest. Supplements nectar diet with small insects and spiders caught in flight.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-17 days. Fledging: 18-22 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Buzzy, high-pitched insect-like trill; sustained rapid vibration with minimal melodic content near blossoms.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chionomesa |
| Species | Chionomesa fimbriata |
Distribution
Glittering-throated Emerald has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family