Western Emerald
Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus
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About
A small hummingbird (8-9 cm) found from Panama to Peru in western Andean foothills. Bright emerald-green plumage with dark tail. Nectarivore of forest edges and gardens. Closely related to other Chlorostilbon emeralds. A Chocó and western Andean species.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 2.675 g | 0.09 oz |
Identification
Plumage
White-chested Emerald: males with iridescent green gorget; metallic green above; white chest; females green above; spotted white below
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Found from Panama to Peru along the western Andean foothills. Resident in forest edges and gardens at low to mid elevations.
Diet & Feeding
Nectarivore of western Colombian and Ecuadorian forest. Supplements diet with small arthropods caught near blossoms.
Sound
Song
Melodic, ascending phrase with hopeful character; smooth pure tones rising in clear musical progression at dawn.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Species | Chlorostilbon melanorhynchus |
Distribution
Western Emerald has been recorded in 3 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family