Blue-tailed Emerald
Chlorostilbon mellisugus
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<birdfyi-bird slug="chlorostilbon-mellisugus"></birdfyi-bird>The Blue-tailed Emerald (Chlorostilbon mellisugus) is a bird species in the family Trochilidae (hummingbirds), within the order Caprimulgiformes (nightjars & swifts). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 9 cm and a weight of 2.6 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.
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About
A small hummingbird (7-8 cm) widely distributed from Colombia and Venezuela through the Guianas to Trinidad and Tobago. Bright green plumage with a blue tail. Nectarivore of forest edges, gardens, and open habitats. One of the most common emeralds in northern South America.
Physical Description
| Measurement | Value | Imperial |
|---|---|---|
| Wingspan | 9.0 cm | 3.5 in |
| Weight | 2.6466666666666665 g | 0.09 oz |
Habitat & Range
Geographic Range
Widely distributed from Colombia and Venezuela through the Guianas to Trinidad and Tobago. Resident in varied lowland habitats.
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. Incubation: 13-19 days. Fledging: 18-20 days.
Clutch Size
2
Sound
Song
Pure, flute-like descending scale; smooth melodic phrase moving cleanly through several notes, warm in timbre.
Taxonomy
| Kingdom | Animalia |
| Phylum | Chordata |
| Class | Aves |
| Order | Caprimulgiformes (Nightjars & Swifts) |
| Family | Trochilidae (Hummingbirds) |
| Genus | Chlorostilbon |
| Species | Chlorostilbon mellisugus |
Distribution
Blue-tailed Emerald has been recorded in 4 countries.
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Similar Birds
Other species in the Trochilidae family