White-chinned Sapphire
Chlorestes cyanus
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Amazonia and Brazil. Green plumage with a blue or white chin. Nectarivore of forest canopy and edges. Named sapphire for the blue chin.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.35 g | 0.12 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Crested Coua: blue-gray body; white below; brilliant blue and red bare facial skin; long tail; white-tipped; Madagascar endemic
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid lowland forests from Colombia through the Guianas to Amazonia and Brazil. Resident.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on nectar from flowering shrubs and epiphytes. Catches small insects and spiders to meet protein and amino acid requirements.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP. Incubation: 14-15 days. Fledging: 20-26 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Pure, bell-like descending phase; clear resonant tones stepping smoothly down in musical evening sequence.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorestes |
| Species | Chlorestes cyanus |
Distribution
White-chinned Sapphire has been recorded in 2 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family