Red-billed Emerald
Chlorostilbon gibsoni
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About
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found in dry valleys and scrub of Colombia and Venezuela. Bright green plumage with a red bill with dark tip. Nectarivore of arid and semi-arid habitats. Named after the naturalist William Gibson.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.9 cm | 3.9 in |
| Weight | 3.4 g | 0.12 oz |
Identification
Plumage
Versicolored Emerald: males with glittering multicolored gorget; metallic green above; white underparts; females green above; spots
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found in dry valleys and scrub of Colombia and Venezuela. Resident in arid and semi-arid habitats at low elevations.
Diet & Feeding
Feeds on floral nectar in lowland Venezuelan scrub and forest. Gleans insects and spiders to meet protein requirements.
Conservation Status
Behavior & Breeding
Nesting
Nest type: CP.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Harsh, buzzy chatter with urgency; rough staccato notes escalating quickly during competitive flower territory dispute.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Species | Chlorostilbon gibsoni |
Distribution
Red-billed Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family