Garden Emerald
Chlorostilbon assimilis
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A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in humid lowlands from Costa Rica to northern Colombia. Bright green plumage. Nectarivore of gardens, second growth, and forest edges. Closely related to Canivet's Emerald. Found primarily on the Pacific slope.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.0 cm | 3.5 in |
| Weight | 3.55 g | 0.13 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Plain-bellied Emerald: males with brilliant violet gorget; metallic green above; plain whitish belly; females green above; spotted
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in humid lowlands from Costa Rica to northern Colombia on the Pacific slope. Resident in gardens and second growth.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in lowland Panama gardens and woodland. Catches small insects and spiders by gleaning and aerial sallying.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Thin, sibilant buzz with wavering quality; soft high trill with gentle tremolo effect during hover display.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Species | Chlorostilbon assimilis |
Distribution
Garden Emerald has been recorded in 1 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family