Blue-throated Goldentail
Chlorestes eliciae
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid forests from Mexico to Panama. Green plumage with blue throat and golden tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and clearings. Named goldentail for the glittering golden-bronze tail.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 3.66 g | 0.13 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Running Coua: pale gray-white below; brown-olive above; blue orbital ring; long graduated tail; ground-dwelling endemic Madagascar
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid forests from Mexico to Panama. Resident in lowland and foothill forest edges and clearings.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore visiting diverse flowering plants; supplements the high-sugar nectar diet with small insects and spiders gleaned from foliage.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Harsh, nasal chatter with emphatic rhythm; rough buzzy notes delivered rapidly with coarse raw texture.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorestes |
| Species | Chlorestes eliciae |
Distribution
Blue-throated Goldentail has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family